Everitt praises all-round Scot Dylan Richardson ahead of key Leinster clash
Sharks coach Sean Everitt said loose-forward Dylan Richardson has shown why he is a capped Scottish international player.
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Rugby-New Zealand survive early scare to open home World Cup with a win
(Reuters) - Hosts and reigning champions New Zealand came through a huge early scare to beat neighbours Australia 41-17 in their opening match at the women's Rugby World Cup in front of a record crowd at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.
Worcester plight a cautionary tale - Leo Cullen
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says the financial chaos in the English Premiership has provided a stark reminder of the importance of good attendances.
Munster boss Graham Rowntree bemoans 'ill-disciplined' final quarter in Connacht defeat
Graham Rowntree said Munster were architects of their own downfall once again as they crashed to a disappointing loss against Connacht in Galway.
Rugby-Favourites England hand Fiji 14-try mauling at World Cup
(Reuters) - Winger Claudia MacDonald scored four tries as favourites England opened their women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 84-19 rout of Fiji at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 26 matches.
France outclass Springbok Women in Rugby World Cup opener
Star scrumhalf Laure Sansus crossed twice as France beat a stubborn South Africa 40-5 in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday.
Rugby-Sansus at the double as France down South Africa in World Cup opener
(Reuters) - Scrumhalf Laure Sansus scored two tries as France underlined their title credentials with a bonus point 40-5 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the women's Rugby World Cup at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday.