Ulster confirm Steven Kitshoff's early departure
Ulster have confirmed that World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff is to be granted early release from his contract at the end of the season.
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Eight Irish named on Six Nation team, as Bundee Aki misses out on top award
Ireland lead the way with eight players named on the official Six Nations team of the championship, with Bundee Aki losing out to Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello in the player of the tournament category.
Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland squad after two-year exile
Cliodhna Moloney has been recalled to the Ireland squad for the first time since November 2021.
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.
Italy's Menoncello voted player of Six Nations
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello was named the player of the 2024 Six Nations Championship on Friday, after winning 33 per cent of the votes cast by 146,000 rugby fans.
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).
RG Snyman back for Munster as Leinster call on Hugo Keenan
RG Snyman and Simon Zebo will start for Munster in their Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Northampton, while the province have appealed John Ryan's ban.
Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup last-16 preview
After the international interlude, we're at the last-16 stage in the Champions Cup. Owing to the current idiosyncratic format, Leinster and Munster face off against teams they've already played in the pool phase.