Expect some Six Nations squad surprises and a gradual changing of the guard
Ireland's Six Nations squad will be announced on Wednesday, and it lands between two hugely exciting and dramatic rounds of Champions Cup action.
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Caelan Doris distances himself from Irish captaincy role
If Caelan Doris is indeed named as the new Ireland captain by Andy Farrell this week, the Leinster man certainly hasn't been given the news yet. Either that or he has a mighty poker face.
Dupont masterclass leaves Ulster spinning as Toulouse claim big win
Antoine Dupont lit up the Kingspan Stadium as Toulouse ran in seven tries in a Champions Cup rout of Ulster.
Bernard Jackman tips Caelan Doris as dark horse for Ireland captaincy
Bernard Jackman believes Leinster back row Caelan Doris could be a "dark horse" to be appointed Ireland captain ahead of the upcoming Guinness Six Nations campaign.
Sam Prendergast at out-half as Leinster change 14 for Ulster
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has changed all but one of his team for the BKT United Rugby Championship interpro clash with Ulster on New Year's Day (live on RTÉ Radio 1).
Iain Henderson: Ulster showing maturity with recent form
Iain Henderson says Ulster have shown how they've matured as a side in recent weeks after turning around their form.
Iain Henderson and Rob Herring give Ulster fitness boost
Ireland internationals Iain Henderson and Rob Herring are available to Ulster this week ahead of their Investec Champions Cup opener away to Bath on Saturday.
Iain Henderson and Rob Herring start for Ulster against Lions
Iain Henderson and Rob Herring will both start for Ulster, while Marty Moore is set to make his return from a long-term knee injury in the province's meeting with the Emirates Lions at Kingspan Stadium on Friday.