Rugby Sport News

Jake White 'proud' of fringe Bulls, set to stick to squad plan ahead of silly season

They were labelled a 'B-team' in the week, but coach Jake White was immensely proud of his Bulls side that landed a thrilling 42-36 win over France's Lyon in their European Champions Cup opener at Loftus on Saturday. 

Munster v Toulouse: A great European rivalry revisited

Sunday sees the latest instalment in one of the great rivalries in European club rugby as Munster and Toulouse do battle in the first round of the Heineken Champions Cup (Live on RTÉ2/Player).

Dream come true for new Blitzboks sensation 'Tricky Ricky': 'Something I've never experienced'

New Blitzboks sensation Ricardo Duarttee is relishing the opportunity of playing in front of his home fans at Cape Town Stadium.

At most, a yellow, but officials need to make these decisions: Powell on Nche red card

Fringe Bulls claim victory on Champions Cup debut in Loftus thriller

It was far from comfortable after a roaring start, but Jake White's perceived selection gamble ultimately paid off with a 42-36 bonus-point win for the Bulls over France's Lyon in their European Championship Cup debut at Loftus on Saturday. 

Ireland defeat France to book semi-final spot

The Ireland women's sevens team have booked a Sunday semi-final with New Zealand after a 12-10 quarter-final win over France.

Leo Cullen lauds Leinster after putting Racing 92 to the sword

Head coach Leo Cullen hailed Leinster's 42-10 bonus-point triumph over Racing 92 after his team began their assault on the Heineken Champions Cup in spectacular fashion at a chilly Le Havre in France.

Du Plessis hails Blitzboks depth as Great Britain quarters loom in Cape Town

Springbok Sevens star Muller du Plessis is looking forward to tackling Great Britain in the Cape Town Sevens Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.