BBC Sport NI looks at some of the talking points from Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby's Six Nations squad.

Uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle is included in Ireland's Six Nations squad, replacing the suspended Tom O'Toole.

As mystery continues to surround Joe Schmidt's future beyond the British & Irish Lions series, two Aussie Super Rugby coaches ...

Respected pundit Bernard Jackman believes that France could be fed some vital information about Ireland ahead of their Six ...

The weekend's Champions Cup games also shed light on the Lions' no10 slot and just which of the English 'exiles' in France is ...

EXCLUSIVE: Are Leinster looking to juggle risk and reward...or have Ireland SENT a message saying that's the way they are ...

With the new year ushered in and the sporting calendar stacked, here's a breakdown of all the major rugby events and ...

Anthony Watson forced to call time on decorated rugby career; Leicester Tigers wing earned 56 caps for England, winning three ...

Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from rugby on medical grounds at the age of 30. The wing won 56 caps for England ...

Two of Joe Schmidt's potential replacements have distanced themselves from the Wallabies job as uncertainty remains over the ...

ENGLAND and Leicester Tigers winger Anthony Watson has retired from professional rugby union on medical grounds. The ...

Listen to live BBC Radio commentaries from the European Challenge cup as Cardiff Rugby host Connacht and Newcastle Falcons take on Montpellier.