Today's rugby news as Phil Bennett remembrance service details announced with public asked to wear rugby jerseys
The latest rugby headlines for Saturday, June 18.
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Fabien Galthie exclusive: 'France need to stay at the top for the next 10 years'
France knows all about a revolution but even the most ardent insurrectionist must have been blindsided by Fabien Galthié's revival of the ailing Bleus during their own years of Terror.
Alex Goode: 'It was very destructive for us as a group, a dagger to us all'
Whatever heights Saracens hit today, Alex Goode can not forget the lowest low.
Wallaroos defeated by Canada in stormy Pacific Four finale
Australia’s womens rugby team, the Wallaroos, have been defeated 22-10 in a brave performance against world No 4 Canada in the wild weather of Whangarei, on New Zealand’s North Island.
Irish U20s adapting after disjointed Summer Series prep
Richie Murphy will have to wait another year before he finally gets to bring an Ireland U20 team to a World Championship, but their slate of games in this year's 'Summer Series' would appear to be just as tough on paper.
City of Cape Town to provide free shuttle service for Stormers, Bulls fans for URC final
As the anticipation and excitement ramp up for the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and the Bulls, there was some good news for rugby fans early on Saturday morning.
Black Ferns romp past US to wrap up Pacific Four series
New Zealand winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga scored a hat-trick as the Black Ferns continued their preparations for hosting the women's World Cup with an emphatic 50-6 win over the United States to wrap up the Pacific Four title in Whangarei on Saturday.
Scotland tour: Defence guru Steve Tandy plans ‘recalibration’ in Argentina after Six Nations dip
Scotland boasted a miserly defence in the 2020 and 2021 Six Nations but came unstuck this year during a campaign that saw them concede an average of three tries per match.