Ireland U20 unchanged for trip to Italy
Ireland head coach Richie Murphy has named an unchanged side for Friday night's U20 Six Nations meeting with Italy in Treviso (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
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James Ryan aware he has ‘big shoes to fill’ after being named Ireland captain
James Ryan admits he has “big shoes to fill” as he prepares to captain Grand Slam-chasing Ireland against Italy in place of the injured Johnny Sexton.
Denis Buckley commits to Connacht with long-term deal
Connacht prop Denis Buckley will remain at the province for at least two more years, after agreeing a contract extension in Galway.
Why 14 top Boks have assembled for Cape Town camp: 'Some haven't had a break since Lions series'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shed more light on the reasons for running the current alignment camp with top players.
Welsh players meet as strike threatens England Six Nations match
Every professional rugby player in Wales was summoned to a crunch meeting on Wednesday ahead of a potential strike that threatens to scupper this weekend's Six Nations clash with England.
Boks looking to evolve as they play catch-up in World Cup year
CAPE TOWN : South Africa will continue to evolve their game-plan and add more attacking strings to their bow ahead of the defence of their Rugby World Cup title in France later this year, coach Jacques Nienaber said on Wednesday.
Ireland captain Sexton to miss Italy Six Nations match
DUBLIN : Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton will miss the Six Nations leader's trip to Italy this weekend, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Wednesday, with lock James Ryan named as captain for the game.
Jackman: Italy need to take Ireland out of comfort zone
Bernard Jackman believes Italy will need to create chaos on the pitch if they're to cause a huge upset and end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes in Rome on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).