Dumortier to start against Italy as France welcome Laporte ahead of Six Nations
PARIS :Lyon winger Ethan Dumortier will celebrate his first cap for France as the defending champions start their Six Nations campaign with a trip to Italy on Sunday.
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Allan at flyhalf in Italy team for Six Nations opener v France
Tommaso Allan has been named at flyhalf for Italy in their Six Nations opener against France in Rome on Sunday as coach Kieran Crowley’s side look to build on a successful autumn international series.
Sharks tweak side for Stormers URC derby, top Boks rested
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has named his team for Saturday's URC derby against the Stormers in Durban.
Dubai Capitals heading for exit in ILT20 after resounding loss to Dubai Vipers
Dubai Capitals lurched closer to the exit in the DP World International League T20 after they were resoundingly beaten by Desert Vipers at Dubai International Stadium.
Milan in freefall ahead of Serie A derby against Inter
Defending champions AC Milan play local rivals Inter on Sunday looking to emerge from a mid-season slump that has left them without a win in six games in all competitions and dropped them out of the Serie A title race.
Smith and Farrell start for England as Tuilagi left out
LONDON :Owen Farrell and Joe Marchant will fill England's midfield with Marcus Smith at flyhalf in their Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday as Manu Tuilagi was omitted from the matchday squad announced by Steve Borthwick on Thursday.
Sexton starts but no Furlong for Ireland against Wales
Johnny Sexton has recovered from a facial injury and will captain Ireland from flyhalf but prop Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Hogg back from injury in Scotland line-up
EDINBURGH : Veteran fullback Stuart Hogg has recovered from injury to take his place in Scotland’s backline for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against England at Twickenham.