SA teams to play in Europe if they earn 'home' Champions Cup semis
South African franchises will have to 'host' any potential Champions Cup semi-finals in Europe and not in South Africa, competition organiser EPCR told AFP on Monday.
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Keatley: Confident Munster starting to show more flair
Ian Keatley says Munster are beginning to show flickers of greater creativity with a string of good results breeding confidence in Graham Rowntree's squad.
Johnny Sexton 'looking lively' on return to Leinster training
Johnny Sexton took part in Leinster training on Monday as he stepped up his comeback following facial surgery.
Owen Farrell told to adjust tackle technique before Six Nations
Owen Farrell has been told he must adjust his tackle technique after being entrusted with the England captaincy for the Six Nations. Farrell will complete a reduced three-match ban for a dangerous challenge in time to lead Steve Borthwick's team into their Championship opener against Scotland at Twickenham on 4 February. Borthwick has dismissed the controversy generated by Farrell's availability given that the final match of his suspension has been allocated to Saracens' clash with Bristol on 28 January, a fixture he would never have played in because of its proximity to the Six Nations.
England coach Borthwick gives Farrell ultimate validation
LONDON: Anyone wondering if Owen Farrell's England days might be numbered would only have needed to listen to new coach Steve Borthwick for a few minutes on Monday (Jan 16) to understand that he will remain the heartbeat and focal point of the team.
IRFU opt against Aviva alcohol ban for Six Nations
The IRFU has opted against imposing restrictions on supporters buying alcohol during games ahead of this year's Six Nations after a survey found that almost seven in 10 supporters would oppose the measure.
A timeline of Eddie Jones' impressive coaching career
Eddie Jones has been appointed as Wallabies head coach for the second time in his career, following the decision to sack Dave Rennie.
Farrell named as England captain in Borthwick's first Six Nations squad
England coach Steve Borthwick retained Owen Farrell as captain while recalling veterans Dan Cole and Elliot Daly as he announced his first Six Nations squad on Monday.