Canadian women's rugby 7s look to carry Perth momentum into HSBC SVNS Vancouver
Canada's women's sevens rugby team, fresh off a season-best fourth-place in Perth, Australia, will open against Brazil at next month's HSBC SVNS Vancouver.
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Ben Doak names Ireland XV for Under-20s Six Nations opener against England
New head coach Neil Doak has announced his Ireland Under-20 men's team for Thursday's Six Nations opener against England at Virgin Media Park (kick-off 7.45pm), with Connacht academy forward Éanna McCarthy captaining the side.
Murley to make England debut, Curry brothers to start against Ireland
LONDON :England will give Harlequins winger Cadan Murley his debut against Ireland on Saturday after Steve Borthwick named his team on Tuesday for the Six Nations opener, with twins Ben and Tom Curry to start in the back row together for the first time.
Ireland allay injury concerns over Sam Prendergast
Ireland have dismissed any fears that Sam Prendergast is a doubt for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against England.
Twin threat - Curry brothers Ben and Tom to start against Ireland
England have sprung a surprise by uniting the Curry twins in their back row for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.
Ireland must rediscover attacking edge for England test
A historic third Six Nations championship quest begins at home to England on Saturday, but well-placed optimism can't give way to complacency.
Lions strengthen backroom staff for Australia tour
Former Australia international David Nucifora will join the British and Irish Lions as general manager of performance ahead of this year's tour of Australia, the team said on Tuesday.
Andy Farrell confirms David Nucifora among Lions appointments
David Nucifora has been confirmed as a member of Andy Farrell's backroom team with the British and Irish Lions next summer, while Farrell has also included Aled Walters and Vinnie Hammond from his Irish rugby staff.