After last year's European Champions Cup success, Leinster have moved to retain head coach and club great Leo Cullen.
The fifth round of fixtures in the 2019 Six Nations sees Wales, Ireland and England vie for the title.
After presenting details of a new Nations Championship to major stakeholders, World Rugby announced its proposed plans.
Wales can claim a Six Nations Grand Slam triumph this weekend against Ireland and Warren Gatland is pleased with his players' attitude.
Eddie Jones has reassured Joe Cokanasiga he has a bright future with England despite being left out of Saturday's clash with Scotland.
Wales' match with Ireland could make or break England's Six Nations campaign and Eddie Jones says the leaders are tiring.
Sean O'Brien, Tadhg Beirne and Rob Kearney come in for Ireland as Joe Schmidt makes three changes against Wales.
England have made four changes for their Six Nations clash with Scotland, with Joe Cokanasiga surprisingly omitted from the squad.
Conor O'Shea has handed Marco Zanon his Italy debut as one of five changes for their Six Nations clash with France.
Scotland's hopes of retaining the Calcutta Cup have been boosted by the return of Sam Skinner for Saturday's clash with England.
Warren Gatland has gone with a tried and trusted starting XV as Wales chase Grand Slam glory against Ireland in the Six Nations.
Wesley Fofana will start in his final Six Nations match as France travel to Italy looking for their second win of the 2019 tournament.
Wales, England and Ireland all head into the final weekend of the Six Nations season with a chance to secure the title.
Leicester Tigers have confirmed England centre Manu Tuilagi has signed a new deal with the Premiership club.
Former captain Sam Warburton has praised Warren Gatland for turning Wales into a world force during his near 12 years in charge.
Saracens scrum-half Ben Spencer has been added to England's squad after Dan Robson was ruled out due to illness.