Five big questions for Ireland's tour of New Zealand
Irish rugby's biggest ever tour, both literally and figuratively.
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Wales boss Wayne Pivac keeps focus on ‘good stuff’ from disappointing Six Nations campaign
Wayne Pivac wants Wales to “focus on the good stuff” that emerged from their last Six Nations campaign as they prepare to tackle world champions South Africa.
Willie le Roux training as back-up Bok flyhalf for Wales Tests
World Cup-winning fullback Willie le Roux has been training at flyhalf this week in preparation for the first Test between the Springboks and Wales at Lofts on Saturday.
Kilmarnock: Strong settled signs at Rugby Park but transfer re-inforcements required
No-one is ever expecting the finished article in a pre-season friendly, but a first look at newly promoted Kilmarnock shows a sound basis for Derek McInnes to build on for their Premiership return.
Rugby League-NZ confirm class in World Cup year, PNG stun Fiji
SYDNEY : New Zealand underlined their class with a 26-6 win over Tonga in their first match of the World Cup year, while Papua New Guinea stunned Fiji as international rugby league returned this week after nearly three years lost to the COVID pandemic.
Jones urges 'something special' from England against Wallabies
Eddie Jones has called for his under-performing England side to create "something special" in their three-Test series against his home country Australia after a lacklustre year so far.
No fairytale for heartbroken Griquas: 'I think we got stage fright'
If Saturday's Currie Cup final had gone according to script, then Kimberley would be rocking into the early hours of Sunday morning, celebrating Griquas' first title in 52 years.
Australia v England: Five storylines to follow including the Marcus Smith-Owen Farrell axis and the Wallabies’ resurgence
The Red Rose have dominated this rivalry over the past few years, winning eight in a row, including a 3-0 whitewash the last time they toured down under.