Libbok returns at No 10, Fourie leads Stormers for Sharks clash
Manie Libbok will start at flyhalf for the Stormers as John Dobson named his team to take on the Sharks in the only United Rugby Championship clash this weekend.
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Ethan Dumortier handed France debut as Tommaso Allan starts for Italy
Ethan Dumortier will make his debut for France when they begin their Six Nations title defence against Italy in Rome on Sunday.
Dumortier to start against Italy as France welcome Laporte ahead of Six Nations
PARIS :Lyon winger Ethan Dumortier will celebrate his first cap for France as the defending champions start their Six Nations campaign with a trip to Italy on Sunday.
Allan at flyhalf in Italy team for Six Nations opener v France
Tommaso Allan has been named at flyhalf for Italy in their Six Nations opener against France in Rome on Sunday as coach Kieran Crowley’s side look to build on a successful autumn international series.
SA Rugby to adopt Blue Card concussion system
In an attempt to adopt a zero-tolerance stance towards head injuries, SA Rugby will introduce a Blue Card concussion system in domestic matches.
Australian rugby great Giteau hangs up boots aged 40
Matt Giteau has announced he is retiring aged 40 after a career in which he won 103 caps, but he may be remembered more for 'Giteau's Law' which was key to the Wallabies reaching the 2015 Rugby World Cup final.
Ireland trio start for Combined Provinces XV against Thistles
Ireland internationals Leah Tarpey, Molly Scuffil-McCabe and Linda Djougang will start for the Combined Provinces XV against Scotland's Thistles at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 4.30pm).
Former Wallaby Matt Giteau retires at 40 after 'milking' contracts dry
Former Australia out-half Matt Giteau has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 40, joking that he had "milked" the game dry.