Tommy Bowe is a major doubt for Ireland’s second RBS 6 Nations fixture against France, according to his club the Ospreys.

TOMMY BOWE has handed Ireland a major injury scare ahead of the Six Nations.

Tommy Bowe has given Ireland a major injury scare ahead of this season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Wales full-back Lee Byrne is on course to return from injury well ahead of this season’s RBS 6 Nations Championship.

WALES’ record international try-scorer Shane Williams could be fit for the RBS 6 Nations opener against England in Cardiff on February 4.

Wales' record international try-scorer Shane Williams could be fit for the RBS 6 Nations opener against England in Cardiff on February 4.

MONEY will be no object when it comes to keeping Jonny Wilkinson at Toulon, according to the club’s owner, Mourad Boudjellal.

Ospreys back-row Jerry Collins will make it back to play against Ulster on the opening round of the Magner’s League despite double surgery in the off-season.

LEAGUE points may be Michael Cheika’s first priority when Leinster take on the Ospreys at the RDS tomorrow but, for almost everyone else, Shaun Berne’s performance will be the ultimate arbiter as to the evening’s success.

Wales' autumn Test plans have been dealt a huge blow with the loss of their British and Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips.

GAVIN HENSON’S chances of touring with the Lions this summer could be over after he was ruled out for up to six weeks with ankle ligament damage.

Gavin Henson’s chances of touring with the British and Irish Lions this summer could be over after he was ruled out for up to six weeks with ankle ligament damage.

Wales have lost three more of their Grand Slam stars for next month’s tour of South Africa.

Wales centre Gavin Henson could be facing 12 weeks on the sidelines if surgery is required on his troublesome ankle ligament injury.