Beirne biggest concern for Irish trip to Italy
Ireland look certain to be without Tadhh Beirne for the Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in two weeks' time, while a number of other players are on the treatment table.
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Uini Antonio cited for high tackle on Rob Herring
Uini Antonio has been cited for his high tackle on Rob Herring during Saturday's Ireland-France clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Discipline not a weakness, says Galthie as France name unchanged side
PARIS :France head coach Fabien Galthie insisted discipline was not one of his team's weaknesses as the defending champions gear up for a potentially decisive Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Eddie who? Ex-coach erased from England media centre wall
LONDON : Eddie Jones may have had the best win percentage of any England coach, led the team to a Six Nations Grand Slam and a World Cup final but the Australian has been quietly erased from the RFU's England rugby media collage at Twickenham.
Shang hopes stunning Australian Open win can boost men's game in China
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Wayne Barnes launches rugby match officials body after online threats
Wayne Barnes helped launch the first representative body for senior rugby union officials on Tuesday after the English referee and his family were subjected to threats on social media.
Jones calls for ref respect ahead of Boks showdown
England head coach Eddie Jones insists referees must be treated with respect as he once again prepares to face a South Africa team who will be without Rassie Erasmus at Twickenham.
Rassie making Springboks 'so easy to dislike' - John Smit
Rassie Erasmus's conduct has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", according to Springbok great John Smit.