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McGrath to miss Six Nations, Sexton nearing fitness

Leinster have a long list of injury concerns involving Ireland internationals and Luke McGrath has now been ruled out of the Six Nations.

Ahead of the Six Nations, George Ford says he will always prioritise team success over his own battle with Owen Farrell for selection.

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Bath have confirmed number eight Taulupe Faletau broke his arm in his first match since recovering from the same injury.

Mohamed Sanu says Christian Wade needs to adapt quickly if he is to make a successful switch from rugby union to the NFL.

Judicael Cancoriet is set to have surgery on a torn pectoral tendon but could still return for the Top 14 playoffs.

Former Wales prop Ceri Jones will keep hold of the reins at Pro14 side the Dragons for the remainder of the season.

Premiership champions Saracens are through to the last eight of the European Champions Cup after beating Lyon on Sunday.

Wales are set to have Taulupe Faletau available for the Six Nations, while Jonathan Joseph may be available for England.

Ryan Mills' last-gasp drop goal put Worcester Warriors into the last eight of the Challenge Cup for the first time in a decade.

All four Pro14 sides in European Rugby Champions Cup action on Saturday secured victories, three coming against French opposition.

Zebre led at half-time of their European Challenge Cup match at La Rochelle, but the hosts fought back in stunning fashion on Friday.

Joey Carbery, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls and Andrew Conway were among the tries as Munster overpowered Gloucester.

Returning to action after a broken arm proved an anxious experience for Saracens' Billy Vunipola, who is steadily regaining his poise.

Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby, hailed the progress made on injury-prevention in the sport but acknowledged more needs to be done.