Rugby morning headlines as Louis Rees-Zammit told playing in 'relentless' English Premiership is better than joining Welsh region
Here are your rugby morning headlines for Friday April 15
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Canadian stop on men's rugby 7s series offers crucial experience for young hosts
Vancouver will serve as the world's Rugby Sevens capital for the weekend.
Meeting Siya Kolisi was amazing and inspirational – Edinburgh’s Ben Muncaster on rubbing shoulders with South Africa’s World Cup-winning captain
It’s less than a year since Ben Muncaster made his debut for Edinburgh but the young back-rower has progressed at such a rate that he is now able to say he shared a pitch with Siya Kolisi and came out on top against South Africa’s World Cup-winning captain.
Super6 returns as Ayrshire Bulls kick off title defence against Boroughmuir Bears
The FOSROC Super6 Sprint Series gets underway this evening when the Ayrshire Bulls, who won the 2021 competition at the part-time professional level, take on the Boroughmuir Bears at Millbrae.
United Rugby Championship: Scotland international Luke Crosbie inks new Edinburgh deal
Scotland international Luke Crosbie has committed his future to Edinburgh after signing a new long-term contract with the club ahead of his return from injury.
Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 second legs: All you need to know
Unsure of how a two-legged round of 16 would play out, organisers must be at least content that four of the ties have less than a score between them, while big away wins for Leicester over Clermont, Racing over Stade and La Rochelle against Bordeaux would suggest those ties might not go down to the wire.
Connacht have 'nothing to lose' but Leinster always learning, says O'Sullivan
Connacht have "nothing to lose" when they face Leinster today but the four-time winners will have learned a trick or two from last week, says Eddie O'Sullivan.
Sale boss says new financial rules will benefit English rugby
Alex Sanderson is convinced the Gallagher Premiership's controversial cost-cutting measures will benefit English rugby in the long run as he bids to take his Sale Sharks side into the Champions Cup quarter-finals.