England opt to hand Maro Itoje captaincy role ahead of Six Nations as squad is revealed
Maro Itoje will lead England into the upcoming Guinness Six Nations after replacing Jamie George as captain.
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Stormers boost scrumhalf stocks with signing of Springbok Reinach: 'A player with great rugby IQ'
The Stormers will get a scrumhalf boost when Springbok No 9 Cobus Reinach joins them ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Neil Doak names Eánna McCarthy as captain for Under-20 Six Nations
Connacht back row Eánna McCarthy has been confirmed as captain for the Ireland Under-20s, as head coach Neil Doak named a 31-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations Championship.
Alan Shearer's daughters and their famous partners as Newcastle icon's net worth revealed
The Premier League's all-time top scorer Alan Shearer returned to our screens as part of the BBC's FA Cup coverage at the weekend, sharing his insights on Arsenal's encounter against Manchester United.
Itoje replaces George as England captain
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick has made lock Maro Itoje his new captain in place of Jamie George, though the hooker was still included in the 36-man training squad he named for the Six Nations on Tuesday.
Munster captain Tadhg Beirne hits out at new laws: 'They may as well wrap the 9s up in cotton wool'
Munster captain Tadhg Beirne branded some of rugby's latest law changes "ridiculous" and reckons those in charge want to get rid of scrums.
Gatland: Change likely if Wales show no improvement in 2025 Six Nations
Warren Gatland accepts that change is likely if Wales do not show signs of improvement during this season's Guinness Six Nations.
Challenges await as Simon Easterby steps into Andy Farrell's shoes
Simon Easterby is due to name his first full Irish squad on Wednesday amidst Andy Farrell's Irish sabbatical for his role with the Lions.