Belgium keeper Casteels quits over impending return of Courtois
BRUSSELS : Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels has quit the national team in protest at the impending return to the squad of rival Thibaut Courtois.
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Scotland's Russell to keep kicking duties despite Twickenham woes
EDINBURGH : Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said flyhalf Finn Russell would continue with the kicking duties in Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales despite missing kicks at Twickenham that would have given his side victory over England two weeks ago.
Graham back for Scotland in only change to take on Wales
EDINBURGH : Wing Darcy Graham was drafted back into the Scotland side for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales in the only change to the team narrowly beaten by England in their last game.
Irish captain could be fit to face France in Six Nations showdown
DUBLIN : Captain Caelan Doris could recover from injury and be available for selection for Ireland when they take on France in the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.
Kenya appoint ex-South Africa striker McCarthy as manager
Kenya named former South Africa international Benni McCarthy as coach on Monday, some three weeks before they resume their World Cup qualification campaign.
Disappointing draw as Van Persie debuts in charge of Feyenoord
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands : Robin van Persie made a disappointing debut as coach of Feyenoord as they were held to a goalless draw at home by NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie on Saturday.
Courtois available for Belgium again
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is available for selection for the national team again and expected to make his return next month, he said.
France turn in imperious performance as they rout Italy in Six Nations
ROME : Captain Antoine Dupont led France to an overwhelming 73-24 rout of hosts Italy as they ran in 11 tries in an action-packed Six Nations triumph on Sunday, bouncing back in style from their one-point loss to England in their last game a fortnight ago.