SA Rugby pays tribute to Mac: 'We owe him so much for what he did for the game,' says Alexander
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has paid tribute to former Springbok and Sharks coach Ian McIntosh, who died on Wednesday morning.
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Mercer red card, given by Irish officials, overturned
England international Zach Mercer has had the red card shown to him during Montpellier's Heineken Champions Cup game against Exeter dismissed.
Bernard Jackman: Leicester Tigers don't have the power to beat Leinster
Bernard Jackman believes Leinster will have to be significantly off the pace if they're to fall to a Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to the Leicester Tigers on Friday.
Preston striker Evans to undergo surgery after developing 'serious medical condition'
Preston North End striker Ched Evans is set to undergo surgery after developing a "serious medical condition" due to repeated high-force contact, the Championship club said on Wednesday.
Forwards grunt work key to Wales' pleasing start
Wales' front five have been a point of difference in the first two rounds of the Championship according to the side's jubilant head coach and captain. Boss Ioan Cunningham and skipper Hannah Jones heaped praise on the pack for their tireless work after wins against Ireland and Scotland. Ad For the second year running Wales have picked up maximum points from their opening two games but look far better equipped to back up a promising start after the fallow week, something they failed to do 12 months ago.
Blue Bulls demote Currie Cup coach Edgar Marutlulle after four games, Jake White takes over
The Blue Bulls have demoted Edgar Marutlulle after just four Currie Cup matches, with director of rugby Jake White assuming all the coaching reins at the organisation.
New Zealand Rugby launches 10-year plan to grow women's game
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched an ambitious 10-year plan to transform the women's game and tap into the explosion of interest sparked by the Black Ferns triumph on home soil at last year's World Cup.
Burrell finds 'closure' after allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld
Luther Burrell has found a "sense of closure" after an independent investigation found he was the victim of racial abuse during his time at Newcastle, although the Rugby Football Union has ruled out taking disciplinary action.