Mapimpi cops three-game ban for Cardiff scuffle
Winger Makazole Mapimpi has received a three-game suspension for his part in a scuffle during the Sharks' clash with Cardiff in a United Rugby Championship (URC) fixture on 25 January.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland head for Scotland after passing English test
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England, and preview Sunday's Round 2 trip to Scotland.
Simon Easterby urges Ireland to be wary of dangerous Scotland
Ireland's interim coach Simon Easterby believes Guinness Six Nations rivals Scotland are capable of being one of the most dangerous sides in world rugby.
Another coaching change at Ulster as Jonny Bell departs
Ulster defence coach Jonny Bell has departed the province with immediate effect, in the latest change to Richie Murphy's backroom team.
Trust the process, and trust our fine young out-halves
Ireland beat England with a powerful second-half display during the opening round of the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening.
Jamison Gibson-Park: No reason Scotland can't compete for title
Jamison Gibson-Park doesn't see any reason why "classy" Scotland can’t compete for the Guinness Six Nations title.
Darren Cave: Jack Crowley 'deserves to be given the nod' against Scotland
Jack Crowley should start at out-half for Ireland against Scotland, according to Darren Cave.
Irish defence can cope with Scottish 'firepower', says Bernard Jackman
Bernard Jackman believes Ireland's defence has the ability to cope with Scotland’s on-fire backline.