Mack Hansen to return 'just a little wiser', says Connacht boss Pete Wilkins
Pete Wilkins is confident Mack Hansen won't lose any of his personality after he completes his URC-mandated education session about how to conduct dealings with the media.
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Scotland blow as captain Sione Tuipulotu to miss Six Nations
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations Championship after being hurt in training last week while lock Scott Cummings' participation is in doubt after he broke his arm at the weekend.
Robbie Henshaw not worried about Andy Farrell's Ireland absence
Ireland and Leinster centre Robbie Henshaw says he is not concerned about Ireland’s performance during the Six Nations under the temporary leadership of defence coach Simon Easterby, as head coach Andy Farrell prepares to take charge of the British and Irish Lions this summer in Australia.
England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire due to injury
England wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, his club Leicester Tigers said on Friday.
Gregor Townsend: Scotland stronger after 'painful' Six Nations
Gregor Townsend believes the "painful experiences" that undermined Scotland's last tilt at the Guinness Six Nations have made them a stronger proposition ahead of this year’s championship.
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.
Gregor Townsend backs Scotland to learn from ‘painful experiences’ of last year
Gregor Townsend believes the “painful experiences” that undermined Scotland’s last tilt at the Guinness Six Nations have made them a stronger proposition ahead of this year’s championship.
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.