John Hodnett returns, but Alex Nankivell misses out for Munster
Munster will be without Alex Nankivell for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship trip to the Ospreys, but John Hodnett and Jack O'Donoghue will make timely returns from injury.
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Scott Bemand hands Ireland debut to Corrigan against France
Katie Corrigan will make her Ireland debut against France in Saturday's Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener, while Sevens players Béibhinn Parsons and Eve Higgins are in the starting XV.
Wallabies centre Parese confirms Leicester move
SYDNEY : Wallabies outside centre Izaia Perese has confirmed his departure from the New South Wales Waratahs to take up a two year-deal at England's Leicester Tigers at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Waratah Nawaqanitawase expects family support in Fiji fortress
SYDNEY : Lautoka has been one of the toughest places to visit for Super Rugby Pacific teams over the last couple of seasons but at least part of the crowd will be cheering for the New South Wales Waratahs when they play Fijian Drua on Saturday.
Snow and sunburn - Sam Monaghan braced for France welcome
Sam Monaghan knows exactly what to expect when Ireland run out at the Stade Marie-Marvingt to begin their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign against France and is ready to embrace the challenge.
April return on cards for Connacht's Mack Hansen
Connacht have provided a positive injury update on Mack Hansen with the Ireland international expected back at the end of April.
Should Ireland rest veterans for South Africa tour?
Bernard Jackman says he hopes Peter O'Mahony will extend his career by another season with both Munster and Ireland, however he believes the Ireland captain and multiple other senior players should be rested by Andy Farrell this summer.
Owen Farrell not ruling out England return & Lions call-up
Owen Farrell expressed a desire to play rugby for as long as possible as he left the door open to a potential England return and featuring in the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour.