Neutral refereeing teams confirmed for URC semi-finals
The United Rugby Championship have confirmed the referees for this weekend's semi-finals, with neutral officiating teams for both games.
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Michael Maguire sacked by NRL side Wests Tigers
Former Wigan boss Michael Maguire has been sacked by Wests Tigers following a dismal start to the NRL season.
Former Hull FC forward Sika Manu takes up international coaching role
Former back-rower Sika Manu has taken up a coaching role with the Tonga national team as they continue to prepare for this autumn’s World Cup. Manu made 13 appearances for Tonga as a player and after agreeing to make a return to the game in an assistant coach role, he’ll be working alongside former England chief Wayne Bennett.
Stacey Jones takes reins at New Zealand Warriors after Nathan Brown exit
Kiwi legend Stacey Jones has taken over the coaching reins at New Zealand Warriors after the NRL club announced the departure of head coach Nathan Brown.
United Rugby Championship: Leinster’s Felipe Contepomi backs the competition as a rugby product
Leinster assistant coach Felipe Contepomi has vouched for the United Rugby Championship’s credibility as the tournament heads towards the end of its inaugural season.
Lebanon to face Malta in mid-season test as they prepare for World Cup
Lebanon will ramp up their preparations for this year’s World Cup with a mid-season test against Malta at Leichardt Oval in Sydney on Wednesday, June 22.
Super Rugby Pacific: Brumbies looking forward to Eden Park semi-final
The Brumbies are itching to play the Blues at Eden Park in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals this weekend after narrowly losing to the Auckland men in the regular season.
Hooper gives Brumbies nice selection headache for Blues semi-final
MELBOURNE : Rob Valetini's recovery from injury could mean a selection headache for the ACT Brumbies' Super Rugby semi-final against the Auckland Blues, with young lock Tom Hooper having proved a revelation in the back row.