Co-captain Sam Monaghan returns to the Ireland team for Saturday's final Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Scotland, among three changes to Scott Bemand's side.

John McKee says Ireland won't be distracted by the potential prize of World Cup qualification for Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations finale against Scotland in Belfast.

Injury-ravaged Ulster have shuffled the deck if not their pack ahead of tomorrow night's crucial BKT URC clash against Benetton at Kingspan Stadium.

Connacht wing Byron Ralston has agreed a new contract, which will keep him at the province until the summer of 2026.

Gordon D'Arcy doesn't believe there's any reason for Leinster to change their European centre partnership of Jamie Osborne and Robbie Henshaw, even if Garry Ringrose becomes available.

With their play-off hopes on the line, Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says Saturday's URC clash against Dragons is a must-win.

UL Bohemian captain Chloe Pearse says their return to the Energia Women's AIL final has been 'a long time coming'.

Bernard Jackman believes Munster are fighting a losing battle to keep Antoine Frisch at the province next season, but says they're right to drive a hard bargain for the French centre.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look at another dramatic weekend in the BKT United Rugby Championship playoff race.

Leinster prop Michael Milne says Leinster are ready to "go to war" against Stormers as they bid to put a disappointing URC loss to Lions behind them.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand doesn't believe the Guinness Women's Six Nations needs to be re-formatted, despite the gap between England and the rest appearing to be bigger than ever.

Railway Union captain Niamh Byrne says it's surreal to be preparing for an Energia All-Ireland League final at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan has declared herself fit and available for Ireland's final Women's Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday.

Steven Kitshoff has played his final game for Ulster, with the province confirming a season-ending knee injury for the loosehead prop.

Glasgow have now narrowed the gap at the top of the BKT URC table to just one point, making Leinster's next game against the Stormers even more important, writes Jonny Holland.

Pete Wilkins believes Matthew Devine is an "x-factor" player who has a big future at Connacht.

Leo Cullen is hopeful that Hugo Keenan and Garry Ringrose will be available for Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints on 4 May.

Connacht's United Rugby Championship match against Dragons on Saturday will come too soon for Mack Hansen, but the Ireland winger is being pencilled in to face Munster in May.

Ireland captain Edel McMahon believes her side will be able to move on quickly from their 14-try defeat to England on Saturday.

Winless Wales remain at the foot of the Women's Guinness Six Nations table after France set up a Grand Slam decider with England with a 40-0 victory at Cardiff Arms Park.