Enya Breen and Méabh Deely also start in the backs, with Katie Heffernan set for a XVs debut off the bench.
The Irish embarrassingly lost out 10-88 at Twickenham against the defending champions and the reaction for this Saturday’s third-place decider at home to Scotland in Belfast has been to alter two back, one forward, and also include an uncapped player on the bench.
Gloucester will continue to rotate their squad with the aim to "do some damage" next season, says boss George Skivington.
Wales make four changes in personnel for their must-win Women's Six Nations finale against Italy at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Reuben Crothers starts in the only change to Richie Murphy’s forwards, while injury has forced a reshuffle of the backs.
France back-row Romane Ménager discusses the state of the French team as they prepare for a crunch Guinness Women's Six Nations 2024 finale against the Red Roses.
Co-captain Sam Monaghan returns to the Ireland team for Saturday's final Women's Six Nations game against Scotland in Belfast.
Finally, 11 months after John Mitchell's appointment as head coach in May 2023, we are about to learn something about this new-look England team.
Scotland make three changes for their final Six Nations match away to Ireland as they chase a best finish since 2005.
The Scots bounced back from their round three disappointment against England to defeat Italy 17-10 in Parma last Saturday, a victory that lifted them to third in the championship with one game remaining.
The Cameroon-born Spain prop has the most arresting back story of robbery, refugee camps and a quest for citizenship.
France coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s crunch Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024 encounter with England in Bordeaux.
Bulls fly-half Johan Goosen has received a three-match ban following his red card on Saturday against Munster in the United Rugby Championship.
A tantalising European opportunity has been squandered, but the proud province are intent on defending their URC title.
Pete Wilkins stresses Ralston’s importance as 23-year-old commits his future to Connacht.
Bristol centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is a "coach's dream" to work with, says director of rugby Pat Lam.
As an Irish supporter, this tournament has been mostly enjoyable for a few reasons. For example the performances from some of the young players who are working hard to make the green jersey their own.
Big 12 rivals Iowa State and Kansas State to meet in Dublin on 23 August 2025.
Goosen will miss Saturday’s URC game against Ospreys and the visit of Glasgow Warriors to Loftus Versfeld.
The Rebels went into voluntary administration in January with Rugby Australia taking over their competition licence and covering player and staff payments until the end of this season.
Saracens centre Olly Hartley will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.
Klopp’s final visit to Goodison Park ended in his first defeat there.
The 44-year-old had announced in January that he would step down at the end of the season.
The reality of how far Irish football has fallen is frightening – and it will only get worse if it is not quickly addressed.
Joe Canning on unlocking the St Thomas’ star’s full inter-county potential and Galway needing ‘a bit of luck’.
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