Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year.
Ireland have a fortnight’s break before finishing the group against Scotland.
Luke Jacobson has paid the price for being a jack of all trades with the Chiefs this season.
Hooker has become a ‘flash point’ for the Stormers, after yet another injury. The Stormers scored a convincing 32-7 bonus-point win over Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town on Friday...
England fade late in a compelling Six Nations clash, Wales give France a mighty fright and Saracens learn to win without their superstars
Edinburgh held on against a late Bulls rally to pick up their second win of the United Rugby Championship at the DAM Health Stadium, winning 17-10.
Wasps’ miserable run of Gallagher Premiership results ended as they won a game of nine tries 39-29 against Bath at the Ricoh Arena.