New contract for James Lowe at Leinster
James Lowe is the the latest Ireland international to agree a new contract at Leinster this week, with the wing committing his future to the province.
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Alistair Brownlee given wild card for PTO European Open, Jan Frodeno and Ashleigh Gentle also feature
Britain's Alistair Brownlee has been given a wild card for the PTO European Open, with men's and women's world No. 1s Kristian Blummenfelt and Ashleigh Gentle also featuring on the start list.
Ulster without Rob Herring and Rob Baloucoune for Dragons visit
Ulster will be without both Rob Herring and Robert Baloucoune for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium.
Son of a Sundown: SA 'kid' Emile Witbooi, 15, catches the eye of Manchester United scouts
Zipho Dlangalala, coach of the South African national U16 team, is not surprised that English giants Manchester United have shown interest in Emile Witbooi, a teen sensation from the School of Excellence.
Bulls confirm short-term deal with England lock: 'It's going to be a fantastic experience'
The Bulls have boosted their lock stocks with the signing of England international Charlie Ewels.
Dane van Niekerk opens up on World Cup snub: 'It had to be an internal thing - it's personal'
Former Proteas women's captain, Dane van Niekerk, says she feels her omission from this year's T20 World Cup may have been personal.
Leinster boss happy to have SA teams in URC: 'Hoping it continues for the next 70 or 80 years'
Leinster coach Leo Cullen says he has high regard for South African rugby as his charges prepare for two games in the country.
'You've got to get on with it' - Graham Rowntree dismisses travel troubles
When Munster landed in Cape Town on Tuesday, many of their travelling party had racked up almost 20,000 air miles in two weeks.