Youngs left out of England squad for Italy clash
England scrumhalf Ben Youngs has been omitted from Steve Borthwick's 29-man squad for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy with Ben Curry and Anthony Watson also left out.
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Ben Youngs not included in England squad
England have dropped their most capped men's player for Sunday’s clash with Italy after Ben Youngs was left out of a reduced training squad.
France scare against Italy not ideal but Ireland captain Sexton raring to go
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton concedes that France's scare against Italy last weekend wasn't all that welcome in the home camp.
'Nowhere I'd rather be': Tighthead Fouche extends contract with the Stormers
Tighthead prop Neethling Fouche, a United Rugby Championship (URC) winner with the Stormers, has extended his contract with the Cape-based franchise for another three years.
Andrew Conway out for up to four months after knee setback
Munster's Andrew Conway has had a further setback with his recovery from a long-term knee injury and could potentially miss the rest of the season.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Ireland's fast start, France's wake-up call and Scotland backing it up
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin to look back on Round 1 of the Guinness Six Nations, as well as previewing this weekend's games.
France flyhalf Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortable favourites' in Dublin meeting
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack says Ireland are "comfortable favourites" for Saturday's predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.
Rassie Erasmus book on the way: 'Very few people know the real me'
Springbok 2019 World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus is set to release a memoir on his life and rugby career, both playing and coaching, later this year.