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).
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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.
European Champions and Challenge Cups: Round of 16 teams, fixtures, results
CHAMPIONS CUP ROUND OF 16
Munster's Antoine Frisch declares for France
Munster centre Antoine Frisch has declared for France in a move that will have knock on effects for the province.
'Sideline' criticism always interesting, says Ireland coach Scott Bemand
Scott Bemand says he has full confidence in his leadership group after Ireland came under criticism following their Guinness Women's Six Nations defeat to Italy.
Kolisi backs 'amazing' Dupont at flyhalf in Champions Cup last 16
Racing 92's quest for a first Champions Cup title faces the hurdle of five-time winners Toulouse in the last 16 on Sunday, with Siya Kolisi's three-time runners-up expected to face France superstar Antoine Dupont in the unusual position of flyhalf.
Deirbhle Nic a Bháird: Smaller ball would make women's rugby 'more exciting'
Deirbhle Nic a Bháird reckons women's rugby could be "more exciting" if they didn’t have to use the same sized ball as the men’s game.