Bernard Jackman: 'Flexibility' on non-contract players will help Ireland women
Bernard Jackman believes it's "understandable" that some Irish women's rugby internationals have turned down contract offers and hopes they remain part of the team.
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Ex-teammates Hooper and Dempsey to square off in test
EDINBURGH: The return of Michael Hooper to the Australia team and a potential first Scotland cap for ex-Wallaby Jack Demspey will command most of attention in the first of the autumn internationals at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Stormers flanker Nama Xaba impressing for URC champions with action-packed all-round contribution
While the Stormers may have lost their first game of the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship (URC) when going down to Cardiff away from home last weekend, one player that stood out in the defeat was flanker Nama Xaba.
Ben Youngs backs 'rough diamond' Ellis Genge to lead England
England's most-capped player, Ben Youngs, has backed former "rough diamond" Ellis Genge to lead the side in their November international opener against Argentina at Twickenham.
Bok legend Matfield defends Dweba on eve of squad announcement: 'They've been very harsh on him'
Legendary Springbok lock Victor Matfield said criticism of Joseph Dweba's performance at hooker has been unfair as the Boks get ready for their European tour.
Steve Diamond launches bid to rescue Worcester from administration
Former Worcester director of rugby Steve Diamond has launched a bid to rescue the club from administration and restore it to the English Premiership within the next four years.
Nucifora: 8 women's players have turned down contracts
IRFU performance director David Nucifora has confirmed that eight women's players have turned down professional contracts from the union.
'I've never played them' - Van der Flier desperate for a first shot at the Boks
The awards continue to pile up in the cabinet for Josh van der Flier, but avoiding complacency shouldn't be an issue for the 29-year-old.