Wales team announcement live updates as Warren Gatland names side to face France in Six Nations
Warren Gatland will make his final Wales team announcement of the 2023 Six Nations later today ahead of Saturday's clash with France in Paris.
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Crusaders and Blues bring the hate into Super final rematch
MELBOURNE : The Canterbury Crusaders and Auckland Blues have yet to hit peak form in Super Rugby Pacific but their mutual animosity is already boiling over ahead of the re-match of last year's final at Eden Park on Saturday.
'The World Cup is open' - Springboks take notice of Six Nations high-fliers France, Ireland
Springbok behemoth Eben Etzebeth believes they are heading to an "open" Rugby World Cup in France later this year, with the hosts, Ireland and New Zealand, among his strongest contenders.
Sexton's Six Nations journey entwined with England
Johnny Sexton's Six Nations journey began against England and it will come to a close against the same opposition this weekend.
Nichola Fryday: New talent shone bright in Celtic Challenge
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday believes the recent performances of the Irish Combined Provinces XV in the Celtic Challenge tournament shows there's real talent coming through the women's game.
Australia boosts payments to top women, Super W players
MELBOURNE : Australia's top women rugby players will be able to earn up to A$52,000 ($34,500) per year under the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) running through to 2026.
Irish icon Sexton plays down Six Nations final bow
Johnny Sexton says even though Saturday's Six Nations match at home to England will be his last in the tournament and could end in fairytale fashion with the Grand Slam, it does not feel as momentous as winning his 100th cap.
O'Mahony wants Ireland to embrace All Blacks mentality
Peter O'Mahony wants Ireland to emulate the All Blacks and embrace the favourites tag.