'Orange cards' being considered for Rugby World Cup
World Rugby is considering adopting 'orange cards' for the World Cup, according to the governing body's head of match officials.
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James Ryan signs contract extension with IRFU and Leinster
James Ryan has extended his central contract with the IRFU to remain at Leinster until the summer of 2025.
Leinster's Doris returns at openside with Van der Flier ruled out for Leicester clash
Caelan Doris has been named at openside flanker in place of the injured Josh van der Flier for Leinster's Heineken Champions Cup clash with Leicester tomorrow night.
Ringrose passed fit for Leinster but Doris and Van der Flier to be assessed ahead of Tigers clash
Garry Ringrose has been passed fit for Leinster ahead of Friday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final with Leicester but Caelan Doris and Josh van der Flier will be assessed during the week.
Grand Slam stars on show as Leinster face Ulster in Champions Cup at sold out Aviva
Leinster have named a Grand Slam-heavy selection to face Ulster in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Antoine Dupont: France captain named Six Nations player of the championship as Ireland stars miss out
France captain Antoine Dupont has been named the Six Nations player of the championship for the third time in four years. Dupont becomes just the second player to win the award three times (2020, 2022 and 2023) after former Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll (2006, 2007 and 2009), with the scrum-half winning 26 per cent of the fan vote on the Six Nations website. Ad The 26-year-old beat team-mates Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud to the prize as well as Ireland Grand Slam winners Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen.
Antoine Dupont named Six Nations Player of the Championship for third time
France scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been named Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship for the third time.
France's Dupont named Six Nations player of the tournament
France captain Antoine Dupont has been named the Six Nations player of the championship for a third time, tournament organisers said on Wednesday.