Prop Tom O’Toole ruled out of Ireland Six Nations clash with Italy
Ireland prop Tom O’Toole has been ruled out of Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy due to injury.
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Force back Godwin to rebound from errors
Western Force coach Tim Simpson is backing Kyle Godwin to rebound strongly from two costly mistakes in a heartbreaking Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Brumbies.
Drua adapt to Super slow-down tactics
Mick Byrne will take the slow-down tactics as a compliment and expects a more composed Fijian Drua side to test the Brumbies now their emotional Super Rugby Pacific debut is behind them.
Sam Skinner expects France to be eager to avenge recent defeats against Scotland
Sam Skinner has warned his Scotland colleagues to be braced for a France side eager to avenge recent defeats when they meet in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown at BT Murrayfield.
Double-headers a focus of Super W season
The Super W season will begin in Perth on March 4 with one of 12 double-headers alongside the men's Super Rugby Pacific tournament.
Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby debut on hold
The long-awaited debut of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby has been further delayed by the postponement of their round two match on Sunday against the Chiefs.
International minnows to play Currie Cup
Georgia, Kenya and Zimbabwe will take part in South Africa's domestic Currie Cup tournament from April, offering an opportunity for more regular competition ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
NSW Waratahs turn to Steve 'Blocker' Roach
Rugby league legend Steve Roach looms as a secret weapon as the NSW Waratahs strive to turn Leichhardt Oval into their own fortress this year.