Ireland host Italy in the first of their three home Women's Six Nations games this Saturday, and as has been the case in recent years, they're bringing the show on the road.

Robyn O'Connor will make her Ireland debut in Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Italy in Galway, as Scott Bemand makes three changes from his side that were beaten by England last week.

Leinster booked a Champions Cup semi-final meeting with Toulon after scoring six tries in a comprehensive 43-13 victory over Sale Sharks at Aviva Stadium.

Leinster and Sale Sharks collide in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup at Aviva Stadium. Follow the action here.

World champions England proved too good for Ireland on a record-breaking day in the Guinness Women's Six Nations, but Scott Bemand's side showed further signs of closing the gap between them and the Red Roses.

Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 defeat to England at Twickenham.

A new Guinness Women's Six Nations, a new World Cup cycle, a couple of new faces, but thankfully we are no longer talking about a new start for Irish women's rugby.

It's been a long old wait since last year's Rugby World Cup, and what a way to kick off this Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Erin King captains Ireland on her return from injury while two players are in line for debuts against world champions England in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations on Saturday.