Lancaster: 'Shut up, move on' mantra key for Leinster
The stench of two painful defeats hangs around the Leinster camp this week but Stuart Lancaster says the team will summon their inner 'Sumo' to freshen the place up.
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Rugby League World Cup in turmoil as France withdraw as 2025 hosts
International rugby league is facing an uncertain future after France announced its decision to withdraw from hosting the 2025 World Cup, citing its inability to meet financial guarantees required by the French government.
Rugby League-France withdraws as host of 2025 World Cup
France will not host the Rugby League World Cup in 2025, organisers said on Monday, citing a failure to meet financial criteria outlined by the French government.
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.
Lowe boost for Leinster as Connors ruled out
Leinster's James Lowe is back in contention ffor Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final but Will Connors has been ruled out.
URC team of the week: Munster and Stormers make up numbers
We're down to just two teams after Munster shocked Leinster in Dublin and DHL Stormers saw their way past Connacht in Cape Town.
Mark Sexton joins Connacht as assistant coach
Connacht have announced Mark Sexton as their assistant attack coach for next season.
'Best contest in decades' - RTÉ rugby panel hail Munster win over Leinster
The RTÉ Rugby panel were effusive in their praise as Munster beat Leinster for only the second time in 14 attempts at the Aviva Stadium and ended a five-game semi-final losing streak in all competitions.