By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor THE OSPREYS’ 22-20 defeat to Munster at the Liberty Stadium means it’s extremely unlikely the defending champions will qualify for the Magners League…

MUNSTER BEAT the Ospreys 22-20 but whose performances will have impressed Warren Gatland and Declan Kidney? OSPREYS Alun Wyn Jones In one word – immense. He carried his team and…

Tom Shanklin forced to retire

Cardiff Blues can confirm that Blues, Wales and Lions centre Tom Shanklin will retire due to a knee injury. “My knee isn’t too bad, it’s ok to walk and cycle and…

Leinster side to play Ulster

Shane Jennings returns to the Leinster starting line up after missing the last two months through injury and is named in an all Ireland international back-row alongside Kevin McLaughlin and…

Tony McGahan Munster

Munster coach Tony McGahan rings the changes for the trip to Llanelli with just two players, Lifeimi Mafi and Denis Leamy, retained in the starting XV from last weekend. Mafi…