Ulster centre Angus Curtis retires on specialist advice
Ulster centre Angus Curtis has retired from rugby after suffering two concussions this season, the province has announced.
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Friends reunion on cards as Connacht welcome old pals Lam, Marmion and MacGinty
It will be something of a friends reunion when Connacht host Bristol Bears this evening but former coach Pat Lam can expect no favours once the whistle blows.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Six Nations squad reaction, Champions Cup recap, and Oli Jager interview
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we react to the announcement of Ireland's Six Nations squad.
Wilkins explains Aki and Bealham absence: 'Never a good time to de-load'
It may have come as somewhat of a surprise that Connacht left Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham out of the squad for last Saturday's Investec Champions Cup loss at Lyon.
Denis Leamy: Peter O'Mahony contract situation 'an ongoing process'
Munster assistant Denis Leamy wouldn't be drawn on reports that flanker Peter O'Mahony could leave the province at the end of the season.
'Fine line between aggression and controlled violence' - Andrew Porter on breakdown challenge
He stands six foot tall and weighs in at around 19 stone but Andrew Porter still admits that putting his body on the line at the breakdown is "quite scary".
Johne Murphy: Munster need 'experience' at out-half to replace Joey Carbery
Former Munster centre Johne Murphy feels they need to go down the route of experience in replacing the departing Joey Carbery at the end of the current season.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Irish squad decisions, Carbery's move & Champions Cup previews
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to discuss the major talking points of the rugby week.