Irish provinces in Europe: All you need to know
The European action gets back under way this weekend with all four Irish provinces in action.
Connacht Rugby Sport News
Connacht and Ulster name experienced Challenge Cup sides
Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham are among seven changes for Connacht ahead of Sunday's Challenge Cup last-16 meeting with Pau in France (5.30pm Irish time).
Connacht boosted by Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham availability
Connacht are set to be boosted by the return of both Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham for this Sunday's Challenge Cup Round of 16 trip to French side Pau.
Connacht beaten at the death by Benetton
Flanker Alessandro Izekor powered over with just seconds remaining to snatch Benetton a vital 18-14 United Rugby Championship victory over Connacht at Stadio Monigo.
URC teams: Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne and Jack Crowley back for Munster
Munster have made six changes for Saturday night's URC round 13 clash against Cardiff at Thomond Park (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Connacht need quick response to maintain play-off push
With only six games left in the regular BKT URC season, Connacht have slipped out of the play-off spots and face a challenging away trip to Benetton this weekend.
First win on Irish soil for the Lions as Connacht are swept aside in URC
The Lions brushed off prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye's early red card to win in Ireland for the first time as they overcame Connacht at Dexcom Stadium.
Saturday Sport: John O'Shea takes charge of Ireland for first time
In a busy day of sport, Ireland's women get their Six Nations campaign underway, while John O'Shea takes charge of Ireland for the first time.