Today's rugby headlines as Pivac set to omit Alun Wyn Jones from Wales XV and WRU launch defence of Friday night Six Nations match
Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Tuesday, March 15.
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Tottenham: £21.5m Antonio Conte signing 'a bit hit and miss'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is ‘not the sort of player you normally associate’ with Antonio Conte, according to journalist Paul Brown.
‘I hear no talking now. None. F****** none’ – Nick Kyrgios reignites Casper Ruud feud after Indian Wells win
There were more fireworks after Nick Kyrgios beat Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 at Indian Wells. The pair have history, both on and off the court. Ad/> The Norwegian labelled the Australian an “idiot on the court” after Kyrgios was defaulted for throwing a chair during an Italian Open clash three years ago.
Wunderkids: Building football’s most exciting young XI - week five: Gavi, midfielder
It is the stuff of management dreams — a blank cheque to build the most exciting young starting XI in world football.
Lowe show a high point for Ireland with Scotland clash looming
This time last year James Lowe was unceremoniously dumped from Ireland's Six Nations squad and told to go and work on his defence.
Nick Kyrgios beats Casper Ruud in Indian Wells grudge match, Daria Saville advances to last 16
Nick Kyrgios has issued a parting shot at his opponent Casper Ruud after defeating the world number eight to reach the last 16 in Indian Wells.
France set sights on All Blacks' No 2 ranking, Springboks stay No 1
After beating Wales 13-9 in Cardiff, France have their sights on overtaking New Zealand at No 2 in the official World Rugby rankings.
Barca 'are set to play A-League All Star side in Sydney'
Barcelona are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to stage a friendly match in Sydney this winter, in a move that will see soccer's most notable players take on an A-League All Star line-up.