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.
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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.
Ex-Bok flyhalf Koen named interim head coach of Springbok Women
Former Springbok flyhalf Louis Koen has been appointed as interim head coach of the Springbok Women's team for their tour to Spain later this month.
'It was quite depressing': How Stormers' URC win got serial bridesmaid monkey off their backs
The Stormers were the "Crusaders of Super Rugby conference titles", the gods of small trophies, but all that changed when they won the United Rugby Championship (URC) last year, their first international franchise trophy.
Wales players struggling at Six Nations amid contract row - Faletau
Wales national team players are struggling to play at their best at the Six Nations championship amid their ongoing dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) over future contracts, Taulupe Faletau, one of the players, said.
Henry McErlean not distracted by Grand Slam 'elephant in the room' just yet
Ireland U20 full-back Henry McErlean says they're fully focused on Friday night's Round 4 meeting with Scotland in Glasgow, although he acknowledges that a potential Grand Slam decider against England next week is an "elephant in the room."
Savea has accepted throat-slitting sanction: Hurricanes coach
MELBOURNE : All Blacks enforcer Ardie Savea was quick to regret his throat-slitting gesture towards an opponent and has accepted his one-week ban, his Wellington Hurricanes coach said on Wednesday.