Dan Sheehan named URC Players' Player of the Season
Leinster's Dan Sheehan has been voted Player's Player of the Season for the 2022/23 BKT United Rugby Championship.
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Japan name squad to begin RWC countdown, SA-born Labuschagne features in wider training squad
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph on Wednesday named a 36-man squad for upcoming Test matches as he looks to "reforge a strong connection" months before the Rugby World Cup.
US midfielder Macario to miss World Cup due to long-term injury
United States attacking midfielder Catarina Macario will not take part in this year's Women's World Cup, the Lyon player said on Tuesday as she continues her recovery from a torn ACL.
USA's Macario says she won't be fit for Women's World Cup - ESPN
U.S. women's national team forward Catarina Macario has announced that she will not recover in time from an ACL injury to play in this summer's Women's World Cup.
Herschel Jantjies hits stride in good time to reassert Bok claim in URC final
Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies has had to watch the Springbok scrumhalf berth shapeshift in his presence while his form has fluctuated.
Steve Hansen defends Israel Folau selection and welcomes pride flag at Twickenham
Steve Hansen applauds the Rugby Football Union's decision to raise the pride flag above Twickenham on Sunday after acknowledging his selection of Israel Folau for the World XV is controversial.
World XV boss Hansen defends selection of controversial rugby star Folau
Steve Hansen acknowledged on Tuesday the hurt he caused by selecting former Australia rugby star Israel Folau in a World XV squad to play the Barbarians but said he had to pick the "best team".
UAE and Nepal face testing starts at Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe
The UAE face the toughest start possible to their Cricket World Cup Qualifier campaign after being drawn to face Sri Lanka in their opening match in Bulawayo.