A knee injury rules centre Ollie Lawrence out of England's Six Nations meeting with Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Bundee Aki, Jimmy O'Brien and Robbie Henshaw are in contention to feature for Ireland in Friday's Six Nations game against Wales in Dublin [20:10 GMT].

Cardiff's Keiron Assiratti and Dragons' Ryan Woodman have been added to Steve Tandy's Wales squad who resume their Six Nations campaign in Ireland on Friday.

Former Wales and Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac will take charge of Italian United Rugby Championship side Benetton from next season.

Stuart McCloskey is enjoying his run as a starting centre for Ireland and is keen to maintain his fine form in Andy Farrell's side.

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Ospreys scored a pair of late tries as they earned victory over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship.

Munster secured a much-needed victory over Zebre in Round 12 of the United Rugby Championship, but they were made to work hard before pulling clear in the second half.

Dragons captain Angus O'Brien missed a last-gasp conversion as his side and Benetton battled out a dramatic draw in the URC at Rodney Parade.

Bath secure a thrilling bonus-point win over local rivals Gloucester to reach the Prem Cup semi-finals.

Glasgow Warriors miss out on the chance to extend their lead at the top of the United Rugby Championship table as Sean Jansen's last-gasp try lifts Connacht to a dramatic victory at Dexcom Stadium.