Flannery to start for Ulster against Sharks
Former Munster out-half Jake Flannery will make his fourth appearance for Ulster as he starts for the province in their rearranged BTK URC round 6 fixture on Saturday.
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Watson back in Scots line-up, France change one
Gregor Townsend has challenged his Scotland players to "go up a few levels" as he backed them to deal with the formidable test they face against France in Paris on Sunday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Venter slots in at lock for Lions despite father's death, Horn back at No 8
Ruan Venter will start at lock for the Lions against Glasgow Warriors despite the passing of his father earlier in the week.
Garry Ringrose ruled out of Italy clash through injury
Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome through injury, with Stuart McCloskey promoted into the starting team in his place.
Former Ireland rugby international and coach Tom Tierney dies aged 46
Former Ireland rugby player and women's international coach Tom Tierney has died, aged 46.
Chiefs stun Crusaders, Brumbies edge Tahs in Super Rugby openers
SYDNEY : Waikato Chiefs stunned the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders 31-10 and ACT Brumbies gatecrashed a homecoming party for the New South Wales Waratahs with a 31-25 victory on the first night of the new Super Rugby Pacific season on Friday.
Lenihan: No complacency in Rome given Italian form
Complacency shouldn't be an issue heading to Rome this year, especially given the changes Andy Farrell has made. In a World Cup year, every time you're handed a jersey, you've got to perform and the players know that.
Raiwalui replaces Cotter as Fiji coach ahead of World Cup
Former test captain Simon Raiwalui will coach Fiji at the World Cup in France later this year after being named on Friday as the replacement for Vern Cotter.