Anthony Foley would love the opportunity to become the head coach of Munster but he expects there to be a lot of interest in the position.
Gordon D'Arcy has stressed the importance of Ireland beating Italy in the RBS Six Nations on Saturday not only from a Championship point of view but also for the fans who have shown tremendous loyalty.
The Italy team to face Ireland in the RBS Six Nations on Saturday shows four changes to the side that lost to England in Rome earlier this month.
Andy Robinson has made four changes to the Scotland team for the RBS Six Nations match against France on Sunday.
Warren Gatland is worried at the growing number of Welsh players moving overseas but he cannot see a way to stop the exodus to France.
Tomas O'Leary will still have every chance of being picked for Ireland if he decides to leave Munster to join French side Perpignan.
Tony McGahan is to leave Munster at the end of the season to become the new Australian defence coach.
Declan Kidney has kept with the starting XV that were set to lineout against France for Saturday's RBS Six Nations tie against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Captain Sam Warburton returns to the Wales' starting XV for Saturday's RBS Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham.
Leinster have made it clear that they would like Isa Nacewa to sign a new contract but the issue may be out of their hands.
Luke Fitzgerald could make his return for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect Pro12 clash against Glasgow.
England are likely to be without Lee Mears for Saturday's RBS Six Nations match against Wales at Twickenham.
Alun Wyn Jones and Richard Hibbard have been called up to the Welsh squad for Saturday's RBS Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham.
Fergus McFadden scored all of Leinster’s points, including three with the last kick of the game, as the RaboDirect PRO 12 leaders maintained their 10-point advantage at the top of the table by beating the Scarlets 16-13 at the RDS on Friday evening.
Cardiff Blues moved into the RaboDirect PRO12 playoff places on Friday evening, thanks to a second half comeback that saw them down Ulster 21-14.
Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder is not in the running to become the next permanent manager of England after failing to apply by Wednesday's deadline.
Former England player Martin Corry has blamed the French Rugby Federation for the postponement for last Saturday's match between France and Ireland.
Nick Easter will finish his career with Harlequins after signing a new three-year contract with the Aviva Premiership side.
Chris Robshaw will skipper England for the remainder of the RBS Six Nations Championship.