Ulster 'ready to take the next step' this season
Ulster's back to back wins against Leinster last season showed they're "ready to take the next step" to silverware, according to the province's former second row Mick Kearney.
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Women's Rugby World Cup set to smash attendance record
The record attendance for a Women's Rugby World Cup match is set to be broken after New Zealand organisers said on Friday more than 30 000 tickets have been sold for the opening day.
Why Sharks did not rush Boks back for Dragons clash: 'We respect their need for a rest'
Sean Everitt says the Sharks will reintegrate the Springboks back into their team from next week but for now, their superstars can enjoy a break following the end of the Rugby Championship.
Organisers target Eden Park sell-out after record ticket sales
Organisers of the women's Rugby World Cup have set their sights on filling Eden Park for the tournament's opening matches next Saturday after confirming record-breaking sales for the curtain raiser in Auckland.
Jackman: Rugby remains a safe sport
Bernard Jackman has said that he believes rugby remains a safe game to play despite ever-growing concern about concussion issues in the sport.
Dobson open to taking things slow with Dweba: 'I don't think we'll see the finished product yet'
Stormers coach John Dobson said hooker Joseph Dweba would be given time to acclimatise to his new surroundings but insisted that his fundamentals remain sharp.
Ireland's Aki handed eight-week suspension
Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been suspended for eight weeks after being sent off for a dangerous clear-out and will miss Ireland's November internationals against South Africa and Fiji.
Ex-players sue Irish Rugby Football Union in concussion case
Three former rugby players, including two Ireland internationals, have issued legal proceedings against the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) that are reportedly related to alleged concussion injuries.