Mack Hansen to make Ireland debut against Wales as Henshaw misses out
Connacht's Mack Hansen will make his Ireland debut this Saturday, after being picked in the starting XV for the Six Nations opener against Wales (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
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'It'd be class' - Ulster trio up for Six Nations task, says Dan Soper
James Hume, Robert Baloucoune and Michael Lowry are ready for Guinness Six Nations action, says Ulster assistant Dan Soper.
Ulster grind down Scarlets to leapfrog Leinster
Ulster moved into second place in the United Rugby Championship after a bonus-point win over Scarlets at Ravenhill.
Six Nations: Ex-Ireland stars Rory Best & Tommy Bowe call on Andy Farrell to be brave in selection
In-form players with limited international experience should be trusted to start in big games as Ireland seek to build squad depth, says former captain Rory Best.
Stuart McCloskey and John Cooney likely to miss Ulster's clash with Scarlets
Ulster will likely have to do without John Cooney and Stuart McCloskey for another week, although they could return for February's rearranged Interpro derby with Connacht.