Five Irish players named in URC Dream Team
Leinster, Ulster and Munster are all represented on the United Rugby Championship's Dream Team for the 2021/22 season.
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Junior Boks include URC youngsters Moodie, Mngomezulu in 30-man squad for Summer Series
Youngsters Canan Moodie and Sacha Mngomezulu are among United Rugby Championship (URC) experienced players picked for the Junior Boks' Six Nations Summer Series in Italy later this month.
The full list of Welsh rugby's favourite players returning to action within days for James Hook as legend to lace up boots aged 57
No fewer than 23 internationals will be on parade at James Hook's testimonial match this Friday evening at the Gnoll in Neath.
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.
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.