Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game
Ilona Maher says that rugby union has to shift culture and mindset if it is going to evolve as a sport.
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France name Jegou, Auradou in Six Nations squad
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed last month, were both named Wednesday in France's 42-man squad for the Six Nations.
Jonny Gray returns to Scotland Six Nations squad, Maro Itoje chosen as 'surprise' captain for England
Bordeaux lock Jonny Gray and Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
Maggie Alphonsi says women's sport has scope to keep growing
Former England rugby international Maggie Alphonsi has said women's sport cannot allow itself to stop growing after a period of accelerated progress in recent years.
Breaking First Ireland Six Nations squad under Simon Easterby along expected lines
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has named his squad for the Guinness Six Nations with just one uncapped player, Leinster's Jack Boyle, included.
Robbie Henshaw not worried about fall-off when Simon Easterby takes charge of Ireland
Robbie Henshaw doesn't believe there will be a fall-off when Simon Easterby takes over from Andy Farrell for the Guinness Six Nations.
Auradou and Jegou back for France after rape allegations dismissed
PARIS : France's Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who were the subject of rape allegations last summer, are set to take part in the Six Nations after being named in a 42-man squad on Wednesday which also features halfbacks Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack.
Bernard Jackman backs Connacht's Ben Murphy for Ireland call
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman is not expecting too many big surprises when Simon Easterby names his Six Nations squad today, but feels that Connacht's Ben Murphy is in line for a call-up.