Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney has defended his controversial pay package and said he had no intention of walking away ...

Ulster prop Corrie Barrett says it is "a childhood dream" to be part of the Irish province's squad after a somewhat nomadic rugby career so far.

On finishing in top eight: "It's two weeks free to prepare for the Premier League so it's really important to stay in this position. On De Ligt's injury: "He felt something in his leg. Also, Leny ...

"It's not about the character. We have to prove that in the 90 minutes, we can't bring that out when we concede a goal. We concede a late goal and we have to score a late goal.