Aki makes Connacht return for Challenge Cup trip to Benetton
Grand Slam winners Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki have both returned to the Connacht starting side for Saturday's Challenge Cup last-16 meeting with Benetton in Treviso (3pm).
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Grand Slam stars on show as Leinster face Ulster in Champions Cup at sold out Aviva
Leinster have named a Grand Slam-heavy selection to face Ulster in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Snyman and Crowley start for Munster against Sharks
RG Snyman makes his first start for Munster since his debut in August 2020 Saturday's Champions Cup round of 16 clash against Sharks, while Jack Crowley has been given the nod ahead of Joey Carbery.
Harries overwhelmed by inspiring Wales team
When Sioned Harries started playing rugby for Wales Women, it came as a surprise if anyone beyond friends and family showed up in the crowd. So when nearly 5,000 packed into the Cardiff Arms Park for the TikTok Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday, Harries admits it had to be seen to be believed. Ad At 33, she is one of the most experienced members of the squad, having made her debut back in 2010.
Rugby feast: Treble TV task for Mallett, Burger and Bobo
SuperSport’s Indian Premier League coverage bypass - the marathon T20 tournament was due to begin on Friday - may have stunned cricket lovers, but for rugby devotees the weekend is contrastingly, unusually bulging with SA-relevant frontline matches on the box.
Richmondshire RUFC v Darlington RFC gets the England Rugby treatment
Former England international Dewi Morris is helping to shine a light on grassroots rugby this Saturday as Richmondshire RUFC and Darlington RFC enjoy the full England Rugby TV treatment. The North Yorkshire club won their day in the spotlight through the RFU's 'Play Together, Stay Together' campaign, which encourages more players to return to the game. Richmondshire will welcome cameras to Theakston Lane to live stream their match against rivals Darlington.
Late drama as Blitzboks sneak win over Ireland in driving Hong Kong rain
The Blitzboks held on for a 14-7 win over Ireland in their Pool D opener at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.
Cap numbers game not a concern, insists McWilliams
The Ireland backs that line out in Cork on Saturday will have an average of less than five caps each but Greg McWilliams insists he has no worries about the disparity with an experienced French backline.