Ireland make three changes for U20s clash with Scotland
Ireland have made three changes for their Under-20s Six Nations clash against Scotland on Friday night.
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Rory Lawson: 100-cap Hogg has shown his class
Former Scotland international Rory Lawson says Stuart Hogg has shown his class by his reaction to losing the captaincy last year.
Ireland bracing for 'pumped up' Scotland with Triple Crown on line
Ireland understand that they are going to come up against a highly motivated Scotland team and are preparing accordingly.
Springboks: Rassie hopeful refereeing guru Nigel Owens will be on board for World Cup defence
The Springboks, and Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus, remain hopeful that former international referee Nigel Owens will be in their corner as they seek to defend their World Cup title in France later this year.
Tories claim their radical plan would save £100m for Salford City Council
Radical proposals to save Salford city council more than £100million have been put forward by the authority’s opposition Conservative group. Tory leader Coun Robin Garrido is arguing that if their ideas were put into effect there would be no need for the 2.99 per cent increase in general council tax levy for 2023/24, although he agrees with the 2pc increase in the adult social care precept.
IRFU to begin consulting clubs over tackle height trial
The IRFU say they will be consulting with members of the community game over proposed changes to the tackle height at amateur level.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Rory Lawson on Scotland v Ireland, plus big URC week for the provinces
Neil Treacy and Bernard Jackman are joined on this week's pod by Rory Lawson (from 14:50) to look ahead to this Sunday's Six Nations meeting between the Scots and Ireland at Murrayfield.
Jean de Villiers backs Springboks to defend title in 'most fiercely contested World Cup ever'
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers believes South Africa have a genuine shot at defending their title at this year's Rugby World Cup in France.