Andy Friend confirms Connacht exit at end of season
Connacht have confirmed Andy Friend will step down as director of rugby when his contract expires at the end of the season.
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Ireland captain Johnny Sexton a doubt for Australia as injuries mount
Ireland are facing an out-half injury crisis ahead of Saturday's autumn finale against Australia with captain Johnny Sexton doubtful and Joey Carbery ruled out.
Ireland's Henshaw to miss Australia test with hamstring injury
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw will miss their match against Australia in Dublin on Saturday due to a niggling hamstring injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Monday.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Van Staden start for SA A against Bristol Bears
Flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and flanker Marco van Staden will start for South Africa A when they tackle English club Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium on Thursday.
Ireland's Mack Hansen, Dan Sheehan and Andy Farrell nominated for World Rugby awards
Ireland pair Mack Hansen and Dan Sheehan have been shortlisted for World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year award while Andy Farrell is up for head coach of 2022.
Springboks stay 4th in World Rugby rankings, Wallabies down to a lowly 8th
After their 30-26 loss to France in Marseille, the Springboks remain fourth in the latest World Rugby rankings.