A brace of tries from Munster's Keith Earls and another from club-mate Tomas O'Leary saw Ireland beat Wales at Croke Park on Saturday afternoon to keep their Six Nations chances alive.

Wales and Lions legend Gerald Davies has hailed Shane Williams and Tommy Bowe as the best wingers in the world ahead of today's Six Nations showdown between Wales and Ireland.

It was lucky 13 for the Munster pair of Paul O'Connell and Donncha O'Callaghan as they helped steer Ireland to victory over England at Twickenham Stadium on the third weekend of the RBS 6 Nations.

Ronan O'Gara will be hoping to come off the replacements bench against Wales at Croke Park this weekend to join the exclusive Championship '50 Cap' club.

The Ospreys have received confirmation that Barry Davies will need to undergo surgery to repair an injured groin.

Cardiff Blues lock Bradley Davies has spoken openly of how he dealt with the death of his mother in the run up to Wales' Six Nations clash with France.

Wales stand-in skipper Martyn Williams has hailed Test centurion-in-waiting Brian O'Driscoll as the 'greatest' player of his generation ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash in Dublin.

The Magners League Round 11 fixture between Ulster and Ospreys, rearranged for Friday 19 March at Ravenhill, has been postponed.

New Connacht boss Eric Elwood has described the chance to take over at the Galway-based province as a 'massive opportunity'.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has urged Gloucester captain Gareth Delve to snub a move to Melbourne Rebels and join the Magners League.

Glasgow centre Max Evans says he is more than happy to play anywhere for his country.

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has warned his players of the counter-attacking threat posed by a wounded Welsh XV ahead of Saturday's Six Nations showdown.

Wales coach Warren Gatland has sung the praises of Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll ahead of the Six Nations encounter with Ireland this weekend.

Connacht director of rugby Michael Bradley has received a glowing assessment from the club's hierarchy as he begins the countdown to the end of his seven-year stay in Galway.

Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Chris Cusiter is looking for Scotland to produce the finishing touches that will bring about the win he believes his side's performances deserve.

Ospreys star Shane Williams is back to his best. That's the view of Wales coach Warren Gatland.

The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that Scottish international Nikki Walker has signed a new contract. Walker, who has been with the region since signing from Borders in 2006, has put pen to paper on a deal that keeps him at the Liberty Stadium until 2012.

New Connacht boss Eric Elwood believes an exciting future lies ahead for the Galway-based province.

Scotland international hooker, Dougie Hall, has signed a two year extension with Glasgow Warriors alongside Scotland A flanker Calum Forrester.

Ireland have named an unchanged side for Saturday's mouth-watering Six Nations encounter with Wales.