Wednesday Round-Up

Ireland winger Tommy Bowe will miss this year's Six Nations as he continues his recovery from a cruciate knee ligament injury.

This comes after the news that Iain Henderson will also miss Ireland's 6 Nations campaign.

Ulster head coach Neil Doak confirmed Henderson's injury by ruling him out for the season, however according to the Irish Independent, there is hope he will make Ireland's tour to South Africa in the summer.

Tommy Bowe on the other hand had hoped to return in time for the 6 Nations after he was injured during Ireland's World Cup quarter-final defeat by Argentina.

"Unfortunately it's a slow process and to rule yourself out of the Six Nations is disappointing," said Bowe.

The 31 year old expects to return for Ulster later this season.

Bowe originally said in November that, although he needed surgery, the injury was not as bad as he initially feared.

But speaking on Tuesday, he said: "I have to concentrate on getting myself back to where I was and there's no point in rushing it.

"To be back by the start of February is unlikely but I'm still pretty positive I can add something to Ulster's season."

Treviso have announced that they have parted ways with head coach Umberto Casellato after they suffered back-to-back losses to Zebre.

The club are currently bottom of the PRO12 standings with no wins from the opening eleven matches and also sit last in their Champions Cup pool.

Marius Goosen will take over the role.

"Benetton Rugby and Umberto Casellato have ended their relationship that was started in July 2014," read a release issued on Tuesday.

"Our best wishes to Umberto for his future activities.

"The role of Head Coach will be entrusted to Marius Goosen."