Blitzboks reflect on poor Singapore form, vow to resurrect matters in Vancouver
After dominating the World Rugby Sevens Series circuit over the past year, the Blitzboks were left smarting after losing in the quarter-finals of the Singapore Sevens.
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Nigel Owens: 20-minute red cards ‘totally wrong’ and ‘papers over the cracks’
It is currently being used in Super Rugby and is supported by a number of coaches in the southern hemisphere, but critics are concerned that it will lead to more foul play and undermine the player welfare cause.
Joe Westerman admits his body might shut down due to hectic Easter scheduling
Super League veteran Joe Westerman admits he might not be physically capable of playing two games in five days amid a gruelling run of fixtures over Easter. Westerman’s Castleford Tigers travel to local rivals Wakefield Trinity on Thursday and then host big-city neighbours Leeds Rhinos on Easter Monday.
Friend sticks Blade in as Leinster recall Irish players
Connacht boss Andy Friend has made one change to his side for their Heineken Champions Cup second leg against Leinster with Caolin Blade starting at scrum-half, while Andrew Porter, Ronán Kelleher and Jamison Gibson-Park have been recalled by Leo Cullen.
Playing England in the Six Nations would benefit below par Parsons - Hayes
Beibhinn Parsons would benefit from staying with the Ireland team for the upcoming TikTok Six Nations match against England, according to two-time championship winner Fiona Hayes.
Harris added to England Women performance squad
Zoe Harris has been added to the England Women performance squad following her impressive start to the year with St Helens.
Namibian prop to bring up century for Cheetahs in WP clash
Namibian prop Aranos Coetzee will play his 100th match for the Cheetahs when they tackle Western Province in a Currie Cup clash in Cape Town on Friday.
Ireland name Joe O’Callaghan as assistant for next two Rugby League World Cups
Ireland have appointed Sydney-based Joe O’Callaghan as assistant to new head coach Ged Corcoran for the next two Rugby League World Cups.