Neil Treacy

It's an absolutely baking hot day at one of the great cathedrals of rugby - Ellis Park in Johannesburg. 27C combined with altitude is not for the feint hearted!

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan has declared herself fit and available for Ireland's final Guinness Women's Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).

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

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.

Sunday's Energia All-Ireland League finals day will be a little bit different.

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.

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

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.

There was a time when UL Bohemian had a vice-like grip on the Energia Women's All-Ireland League.