Bernard Jackman: Leinster's Rabah Slimani will bring Irish intel to French camp
With Simon Easterby's Guinness Six Nations squad yesterday falling along expected lines, the most eye-catching selection of the day came from the French camp.
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Rob Herring starts for Ulster, while JJ Hanrahan set for Connacht return away to Cardiff
Ireland international Rob Herring returns for Ulster on Friday night, one of five changes to Richie Murphy's side as they look to keep their slim hopes of reaching the Investec Champions Cup knockout stage alive.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Simon Easterby names Six Nations squad as provinces prepare for final round of Champions Cup pools
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTE Rugby podcast as we recap the big talking points of the week in Irish rugby.
Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game
Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport.
France name Jegou, Auradou in Six Nations squad
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed last month, were both named Wednesday in France's 42-man squad for the Six Nations.
Jonny Gray returns to Scotland Six Nations squad, Maro Itoje chosen as 'surprise' captain for England
Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray and Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
Maggie Alphonsi says women's sport has scope to keep growing
Former England rugby international Maggie Alphonsi has said women's sport cannot allow itself to stop growing after a period of accelerated progress in recent years.