Scotland and Glasgow Warriors wing Thom Evans has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice following the broken neck he suffered during the 2010 RBS Six Nations.

LESS than a year ago, Andrew Trimble was facing into the unknown; he could be forgiven for thinking his future in international rugby was in serious jeopardy after 25 Irish caps and eight tries.

DECLAN KIDNEY has warned his Grand Slam champions not to get carried away with the hype that surrounds them as they their title defence gets underway at Croke Park next week.

THREE Irish referees are among the 13 officials who will oversee the 2010 RBS Six Nations next spring.