Sharks get triple injury boost ahead of Lions URC derby
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has named his team for Saturday's URC derby against the Lions in Johannesburg.
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Former Ireland prop Jack McGrath retires from rugby
Former Ireland prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 33.
Contracted England women's players to receive maternity cover
Players contracted to England's women's rugby team will be entitled to fully paid maternity leave for 26 weeks as part of a new policy announced by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Players' Association (RPA) on Thursday.
Live updates as Wales squad hold press conference amid potential strike action
Wales will hold a press conference today with the future of players in limbo and the Six Nations game against England in doubt amid talk of strike action.
England forwards coach Richard Cockerill laughs off calls to outlaw the maul
Richard Cockerill has hit back at calls in New Zealand to outlaw the maul by declaring England will enthusiastically continue to use an important weapon in their arsenal.
Crunch derby: Kruger hopes Bulls forwards can manage the red mist against Stormers
As much as Bulls scrum coach Werner Kruger is in awe of the Stormers' scrum, he also hopes his charges will be able to channel their emotions effectively at set-piece time for Saturday's North/South derby at Loftus Versfeld.
Pressure on referees to avoid red cards - O'Sullivan
France prop Uini Atonio will serve at least a two-match ban following his red-card high hit on Rob Herring, which saw the Ireland hooker replaced in the 26th minute of last's Saturday Guinness Six Nations clash.
Warburton backs Wales strike that could scupper England Six Nations clash
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has thrown his weight behind a possible players' strike that could threaten next week's Six Nations rugby clash against England in Cardiff.