'It's next level' - Japan tour a taste full-time life
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says their tour of Japan has given the wider squad an ideal window into what life is like as a professional athlete.
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Sean O'Brien 'in the thick of it the whole time' - Leo Cullen
A summer of change at Leinster, but a familiarity in the new arrivals.
Springboks put faith in 'Bogeyman' Warrick Gelant: 'He can turn stones into bread on the field'
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick reassured fans of the maverick former Stormers fullback that Warrick Gelant would be given the freedom to display his many talents at wing against the Wallabies on Saturday.
Bok captain Kolisi braced for big forward effort from Australia
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says Australia have made their intentions clear with a 6-2 split between forwards and backs on their bench in the Rugby Championship clash between the sides in Adelaide on Saturday.
Wallabies look to put 'early heat' on Springboks: Our preparation has been great
Captain James Slipper said Friday it was crucial for the Wallabies to put South Africa under "early heat" if they want to maintain their nine-year unbeaten streak against the world champions on home soil.
Wallaby Slipper happy to remain skipper for as long as needed
MELBOURNE : Captaining Australia was probably the furthest thing from James Slipper's mind a few years ago when cast adrift by the Queensland Reds but the veteran prop has emerged as a proper role model in a Wallabies team crying out for leadership.
'Bloody excited' Perofeta handed All Blacks chance
Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga have long shut out other claimants to New Zealand's number 10 jersey but All Blacks fans may see a new challenger emerge in the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday.
Everything Danny McGuire said after Hull KR's defeat to Wakefield Trinity
I didn't think we were great with the ball. I thought offensively we were scratchy. We didn't challenge them enough. Defensively we were good, they scored two tries off kicks and a finish right in the corner. If you're going to concede a try, I don't know if he grounded it, it looked like to me he hit the corner flag but he's a good finisher the kid to be fair.