Ivory Coast's Brito paralysed at 1995 Rugby World Cup dies
Max Brito, who was left a tetraplegic during his country Ivory Coast's 1995 Rugby World Cup pool match with Tonga, has died aged 54, his family announced on Tuesday.
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Centre Simelane sees Springbok gateway in switch to 15: 'It'll help me achieve higher honours'
Bulls talent Wandisile Simelane admitted that his favourite position remained outside centre but he saw the switch to fullback as a gateway that could unlock Springbok possibilities.
Sevens star Pretorius leaning on former stalwart Kwagga after Lions unveiling
Sevens star JC Pretorius, unveiled as the Lions' latest signing on Tuesday, says he has been in contact with Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith as he moves to the 15-man game.
Bath confirm big-money Finn Russell signing
Bath have signed Scotland and British and Irish Lions out-half Finn Russell.
Borthwick sets Six Nations target for England
Newly appointed England head coach Steve Borthwick said the team's players are "hurting" after their recent run of poor results, adding that he hopes to harness their frustration and turn it into fuel for a successful Six Nations campaign.
Laporte to step back from duties after trial verdict
The French Rugby Federation said its president Bernard Laporte is stepping back from his duties after being sentenced on corruption charges but would remain in the role during his appeal process.
Jack Crowley's 12 cameo deepens roots of Irish rugby's Plan B
Munster put themselves back in a strong position at the weekend following an away win against Northampton in the Champions Cup.
French federation president Laporte to step back from duties after trial verdict
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) said its president Bernard Laporte is stepping back from his duties after being sentenced on corruption charges but would remain in the role during his appeal process.