Alex Usanov out as Ireland U20s change three for Scotland
Ireland's U20s will be without Leinster loosehead Alex Usanov as they look to get their Six Nations Championship back on track against Scotland on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
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Italy's Negri wary of Wales backlash but embracing favourites tag
Italy go into Saturday's Six Nations match with Wales as favourites, and while flanker Sebastian Negri welcomes the fact that for once his side are not the underdogs, he is urging caution, having learned how life can easily turn upside down.
Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
BAGSHOT, England : Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England against France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.
Six Nations team news: Matthieu Jalibert starts for France, Wales bring in Taulupe Faletau
Matthieu Jalibert will start at out-half for France in Saturday's Six Nations round two trip to England, with head coach Fabien Galthie resisting the urge to move Thomas Ramps or Antoine Dupont out of position.
Victory for unions as SA Rugby agrees to appoint independent financial advisers
The country's heavyweight unions landed a significant victory on Friday after the South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed it would appoint a financial institution to review its financial position.
Faletau back as Wales make two changes for Six Nations tie in Italy
Veteran loose forward Taulupe Faletau will play his first game for Wales since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named on Thursday in the starting line up for their vital Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Blow for Wallabies as Schmidt decides on October exit
SYDNEY :Joe Schmidt will end his reign as Wallabies coach in October after this year's Rugby Championship, dashing Australian hopes that the highly-regarded New Zealander would stay on until the 2027 World Cup.
Joe Schmidt to leave Australia head coach role in October
Joe Schmidt will leave his post as Australia head coach in October following the conclusion of this year's Rugby Championship.