Brendan Rodgers has message for Celtic cynics as boss points to 'bigger picture' before 'hit a wall' confession
Brendan Rodgers reckons Celtic hit the wall in Dundee – but they are ready to smash through the next two season defining obstacles.
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Champions Cup team news: Leinster shake up selection while Peter O'Mahony is back for Munster
Hugo Keenan will make his injury return for Leinster in Saturday's final Investec Champions Cup pool 2 meeting with Bath at Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), but Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird are notable absentees for Leo Cullen's side.
Tadhg Furlong misses Bath clash but 'good to go' says Leo Cullen
Leo Cullen says some of the Ireland players who won't feature against Bath tomorrow may stay with the province for next weekend’s match against Stormers.
Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence
Ireland and Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw says he is not concerned about Ireland’s performance during the Six Nations under the temporary leadership of defence coach Simon Easterby, as head coach Andy Farrell prepares to take charge of the British and Irish Lions this summer in Australia.
Stirling trio feature in Scotland Six Nations squad as showpiece approaches
A trio of Stirling rugby stars are set to turn out for Scotland as they go for Six Nations glory.
England's Watson retires on medical grounds
England wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, his club Leicester Tigers said on Friday.
England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire due to injury
England wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, his club Leicester Tigers said on Friday.
Gregor Townsend: Scotland stronger after 'painful' Six Nations
Gregor Townsend believes the "painful experiences" that undermined Scotland's last tilt at the Guinness Six Nations have made them a stronger proposition ahead of this year’s championship.