Welsh rugby players' union: Players have had enough amid contract uncertainty
The Welsh Rugby Players’ Association say that "players have had enough" amid the ongoing uncertainty caused by Welsh rugby’s professional contracts freeze.
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Ireland lock Beirne ruled out for 12 weeks
Tadhg Beirne has been ruled out of the remainder of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign.
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.
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.