Cameron Hill

But reports from South Africa today suggest that the cheetahs are being lined up to replace the as yet unknown Welsh side axed from the URC.

The South African franchise left the league, then known as the Pro 14 back in 2020, when the Stormers, the Lions, the Bulls and the Sharks arrived from Super Rugby.

Since then, they've been confined to playing in the EPCR Challenge Cup for competitive professional rugby.

Also a couple of friendlies against Georgia thrown in there for good measure.

but Afrikaans Language Publication Report are reporting that the cheetahs will find out this week if they'll join the URC in the coming seasons.

Okay, there's a lot of rugby heading your way over the next few days, so here's everything you need to know.

Ireland and France lock horns in the Women's Six Nations at Stade Marcel Michelin tomorrow night from 8.10 Irish time.

The weekend kicks off with England taking on Wales at Ashton Gate in Bristol from a quarter past two, while in Parma it's a half-hour start to Italy against Scotland.

Tomorrow is also a busy day for the Irish provinces in the URC.

First up, Connacht will hope to go back-to-back in their South African tour.

They take on the Lions at Ellis Park from three.

Then Munster and Ulster contest that Interpro derby at Thomann Park from half past five and there's a 7.45 kick-off in Treviso where Leinster are taking on Benetton.

And it's finals day in the Energia All-Ireland League at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

The women's decider pits defending champions UL Bowes against Blackrock College with kick-off at half one.

That's followed by the men's Division 1A final at four

With St Mary's going for a first title since 2012, they face Holders Clontarf.

That's about all for today's Rugby Daily.

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I'm Cameron Hill.

We'll be back with more Rugby Daily for you on Monday.