Tapuai starts in midfield as Sharks lose Janse van Rensburg for vital Benetton clash
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has named a largely settled side for Friday's URC encounter against Italian outfit Benetton in Durban.
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Leinster boss happy to have SA teams in URC: 'Hoping it continues for the next 70 or 80 years'
Leinster coach Leo Cullen says he has high regard for South African rugby as his charges prepare for two games in the country.
Zander Clark hands Steven Naismith Hearts fitness boost ahead of Hibs clash but Ginnelly remains a doubt
Zander Clark is expected to return to the Hearts team for Saturday's Edinburgh derby.
Hurricanes face Chiefs test, Moana Pasifika make Samoa debut
MELBOURNE : The Wellington Hurricanes' resurgence in Super Rugby will be put to the test against a rested Waikato Chiefs side when the New Zealand heavyweights collide on Saturday.
Linda Djougang: 'Sometimes you have to lose to get better'
Linda Djougang says the short-term pain of this year's Six Nations will make way for some long-term gains for the Ireland women's side.
Japan aiming to host 2035 and 2037 Rugby World Cups
The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) said on Wednesday (Apr 12) it wants to host the men's and women's Rugby World Cups in 2035 and 2037.
'You've got to get on with it' - Graham Rowntree dismisses travel troubles
When Munster landed in Cape Town on Tuesday, many of their travelling party had racked up almost 20,000 air miles in two weeks.
Stormers star Damian Willemse 'looking good' for Munster after hamstring scare
The Stormers will sleep easier knowing that their key man Damian Williemse is fit enough to feature in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash with Munster this weekend.