James Lowe finding form after frustrating spell on sidelines
James Lowe freely admits he is not a good spectator, even if it was something he had to get used to during the opening months of the season.
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Sharks hooker Mbonambi shoots down Dupont's anti-SA Cup sentiments: Not everyone is negative
Sharks and Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi took a dim view of French captain Antoine Dupont's comments about the dilution of the Heineken Champions Cup by the South African teams.
New Zealand Rugby to discuss sponsorship deal after Altrad trial verdict
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said they will hold meetings with stakeholders to discuss their sponsorship deal with Altrad after the construction company's owner was handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence in Paris on Tuesday.
French rugby's Bernard Laporte found guilty in trial for influence peddling -media
PARIS :Bernard Laporte, the head of the French Rugby Federation, got a two-year suspended prison sentence and a 75,000 euro ($79,000) fine after being found guilty in a trial for influence peddling and illegally acquiring assets, French media including AFP reported on Tuesday.
Ox Nche cops 3-week suspension for red card against Harlequins
Sharks prop Ox Nche will serve a three-week suspension for the red card he received against Harlequins on Saturday, as decided at an independent disciplinary hearing.
James Hume likely to miss Ulster's meeting with La Rochelle
Ulster centre James Hume looks likely to miss Saturday's crucial Heineken Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Saturday, but the province are hopeful Iain Henderson and John Cooney could return at Kingspan Stadium.
White keeps faith in fringe Bulls as squad named for Exeter clash
Following their opening Champions Cup win over Lyon on Saturday, Bulls director of rugby Jake White has again rested several current Springboks in naming his squad to face Exeter away this weekend.
French rugby in turmoil as Laporte gets suspended sentence over corruption
French rugby was left reeling Tuesday after federation president Bernard Laporte received a two-year suspended prison sentence on corruption charges just nine months before France hosts the sport's World Cup.