Six Nations: Schedule confirmed for 2023 as France begin title defence at Italy
The 2023 Six Nations fixtures have been announced, with Wales kicking off against Ireland while England meet Scotland on the same Saturday.
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Behind the scenes of Tony Smith's Hull KR exit as news surprises even the club
Almost three years to the day since being appointed as Hull KR head coach Tony Smith caught everyone by surprise with the announcement he wouldn't be sticking around beyond his contract to the end of the year. The news Smith will leave after three and a half years in charge may not surprise everyone, but if you're one of those who expected the head coach to leave, chances are you don't work at Sewell Craven Park.
Leinster and Ireland hooker Sean Cronin calls time on rugby career
Leinster and Ireland hooker Seán Cronin is to retire from rugby at the end of this season. The Limerick-born player, who turns 36 next month, has to date won 204 caps for Leinster Rugby, and has represented Ireland on 72 occasions.
United Rugby Championship: Leinster’s Leo Cullen says the top team should host the final
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes the United Rugby Championship final venue should be earned by the best-placed team rather than an allocated venue.
Rugby-France to begin Six Nations title defence against Italy in 2023
(Reuters) - Six Nations champions France will kick off their title defence against Italy in the first round of the 2023 tournament on Feb. 5 while Wales meet Ireland and England play Scotland a day earlier, organisers announced on Wednesday.
France to begin Six Nations title defence against Italy in 2023
Six Nations champions France will kick off their title defence against Italy in the first round of the 2023 tournament on Feb. 5 while Wales meet Ireland and England play Scotland a day earlier, organisers announced on Wednesday.
Tyson Fury confirms standby fighter if Dillian Whyte pulls out of title bout
Tyson Fury has confirmed that Joseph Parker would step into the ring in place of Dillian Whyte should the Londoner pull out of the World Championship fight which is scheduled for this Saturday. The 30-year-old New Zealander has previously held a world title, he was the WBO heavyweight champion from 2016 until losing the title to Anthony Joshua in 2018.