England flanker Sam Underhill to miss Ireland clash, doubtful for remainder of Six Nations
England flanker Sam Underhill is unlikely to play any part in the Six Nations after his club Bath revealed he requires an ankle operation.
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'It's a great boost for us' - Leinster boss Leo Cullen on Tadhg Furlong
Sidelined for longer than initially anticipated, Tadhg Furlong's return for Leinster is a "great boost", says head coach Leo Cullen.
Varney back as Italy name Six Nations squad
Italy have recalled Stephen Varney and included Tommaso Allan in their squad for their Six Nations campaign but must do without injured Louis Lynagh for the tournament.
Gloucester v Scarlets Live: TV channel, team news and score updates
The Scarlets head to Kingsholm tonight for their Challenge Cup clash against Gloucester, with Six Nations squad places and qualification hopes on the line.
Canadian women drawn with Britain, Fiji and U.S. for rugby 7s stop in Australia
The Canadian women have been drawn in Pool B alongside Britain, Fiji and the U.S. at the HSBC SVNS Perth in Australia later this month.
Rugby sending mixed messages over referee respect but Mack Hansen ban fits crime
It would have been naive to think Mack Hansen would escape without a suspension for his comments on the refereeing of his side's defeat to Leinster just before Christmas.
Rugby Star Abused Estranged Wife For Years 'For Not Being Fun'. Admits To Crime, Court Says...
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg was sentenced to supervision for a year on Thursday, avoiding a jail term after admitting he had abused his estranged wife over the course of five years. The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, when he appeared in court in Scotland on November 4. He admitted shouting and swearing, tracking Gillian Hogg's movements and sending her messages that were alarming and distressing in nature.
Ex-Scotland rugby captain Hogg spared jail after admitting he abused wife
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg was sentenced to supervision for a year on Thursday, avoiding a jail term after admitting he had abused his estranged wife over the course of five years.