Bernard Jackman backs Conor McPhillips to replace Andrew Goodman at Leinster
Bernard Jackman believes former Connacht coach Conor McPhillips would be an ideal replacement for Andrew Goodman on the Leinster coaching ticket next season.
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England's Curry, Mitchell and May start against Argentina
MARSEILLE, France : England flanker Tom Curry has been picked for their World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday despite not playing any rugby since suffering a hamstring injury in May, while there was also a surprise start for scrumhalf Alex Mitchell.
England name World Cup squad, May and Mitchell make cut
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick named his 33-man squad for the World Cup on Sunday, with winger Jonny May coming in for Anthony Watson who was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
Earl takes over as England No.8 from Vunipola
LONDON : Ben Earl will play at the back of the scrum and George Ford will continue at flyhalf as England size up their options without suspended Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola in their final World Cup warm-up test against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.
England Rugby World Cup squad announcement: Steve Borthwick names 33-man party
England head coach Steve Borthwick named his Rugby World Cup squad today.
Champions Cup: Bulls host Saracens to open season, Stormers away at Leicester Tigers
The 2023/24 Champions and Challenge Cup pool stage fixtures were confirmed on Thursday.
Crusaders v Munster clash confirmed, reigniting rumours of future World Club competition
The Crusaders will play Munster and the Bristol Bears on a European tour next February, the newly-crowned Super Rugby Pacific champions confirmed on Thursday.
Bristol to replace London Irish in Champions Cup
Bristol will replace London Irish in next season's Heineken Champions Cup, tournament organisers have announced.