SA's Franco Smith scoops URC Coach of the Season accolade
South African Franco Smith has been named Coach of the Season for the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship campaign.
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Five uncapped players but no Parisse in Italy World Cup training squad
Italy have called up five uncapped players for a pre-Rugby World Cup training squad, including former England prospect Paolo Odogwu, but left ex-captain Sergio Parisse out of the 46-man selection as he seeks a record sixth global finals.
Six Irish players named to United Rugby Championship Elite XV
Six Irish players have been included on the BKT United Rugby Championship's Elite XV for the 2022/23 season.
Benetton v Cardiff live: Kick-off time, TV channel and score updates from European Challenge Cup semi-final
Cardiff will be looking to stay on track to win their third ever Challenge Cup but will first have to overcome a strong Benetton side in the quarter-finals this afternoon (3pm kick-off).
Connacht's Challenge Cup hopes ended by Benetton Treviso
Connacht saw their Challenge Cup campaign come to an abrupt halt at the last-16 stage after a 41-19 defeat to Benetton Treviso at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
Gesi gets debut in rejigged Italy team to face Scotland
Italy have handed winger Simone Gesi his test debut and dropped veteran Edoardo Padovani as coach Kieran Crowley made several changes for Satruday's Six Nations game away to Scotland.
Allan in for Italy, Wales make six changes
Harlequins fly-half Tommy Allan will start at full-back for Italy in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Wales.
Allan to play at fullback for Italy against Wales
ROME : Tommaso Allan will play at fullback for Italy in their Six Nations clash with Wales in Rome on Saturday, taking over from the injured Ange Capuozzo, whose loss for the remainder of the competition is a bitter blow for coach Kieran Crowley.