Thursday, 16 January 2025 Former Ireland and Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris says James McNabney has to relish the opportunity after his selection as a development player in Ireland's Six Nations squad.
Ulster's Jacob Stockdale says he rejected switch to the Top 14 to follow in the footsteps of former team-mates like Rory Best and Andrew Trimble BBC Sport
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy recalls a host of Ireland internationals for Saturday's United Rugby Championship trip to Benetton (17:15 GMT). BBC Sport
Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne made his name at Scarlets but a Welsh Grand Slam winner had already had a huge influence on his career long before he arrived in.. BBC Sport
Scarlets wing Ellis Mee will make his Wales debut against Ireland while Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn return for Saturday's Six Nations match. BBC Sport
Scotland fly-half Finn Russell has been declared fit to start Saturday's Six Nations match against England, but Darcy Graham is not involved in the matchday 23. BBC Sport
Lock George Martin is ruled out of England's Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday with Bath back row Ted Hill replacing him on the bench. BBC Sport