Drey Wright earns "brilliant" review from skipper Liam Gordon and is backed to continue productive season
Drey Wright is being backed to continue his productive season - both going back the way and in the forward department.
Rugby Sport News
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Women's Six Nations preview with Fiona Coghlan
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan to look ahead to the upcoming TikTok Women's Six Nations.
Opoku-Fordjour eyeing up Under-20 World Cup target
A tumultuous start to the season has not hampered rugby star Asher Opoku-Fordjour's World Cup ambitions. The demise of Wasps at the start of last season saw the Coventry-born star forced to up sticks for Sale Sharks in Greater Manchester. Ad But the 18-year-old has not let the disruption affect him, making his way into Alan Dickens' England squad for the Under-20 Six Nations, and has lofty ambitions after his first taste of under-20 action.
Sarah Hunter's 16-year England career summed up in 48 hours
The 48 hours surrounding Sarah Hunter's retirement announcement perfectly encapsulated the 16 years of her England career. The 37-year-old only told her teammates the day before the announcement, the ever-humble Hunter not wanting to take attention away from the beginning of their TikTok Women's Six Nations campaign. Ad Once the announcement had been made, there was no let up as the back row was involved in the final double training session day of her athlete life, and she would not have done anything differently.
TikTok Women's Six Nations: Italy in Focus
Italy have been quietly building a strong side for a number of years but 2023 presents a new challenge for Le Azzurre. Gone are long-serving coach Andrea Di Giandomenico and legendary captain Manuela Furlan, in their place are Giovanni Raineri and Elisa Giordano. Ad The 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations is an opportunity for the new guard to show they are still on track to be the best of the rest.
Greg McWilliams praises Andy Farrell's open-door policy
Ireland women's coach Greg McWilliams says he hopes his team can feed off the example of the men's and U20 Grand Slam Winners, when they get their TikTok Six Nations campaign under way against Wales this Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Three new caps in Blitzboks squad for Hong Kong and Singapore Sevens
Three uncapped players have been named in the Blitzboks squad for the next two World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments.
Uncapped Sadhbh McGrath set for Ireland debut against Wales
Ulster prop Sadhbh McGrath will make her Ireland debut in Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.