Leinster win in Galway but Connacht fightback keeps tie alive
The last 16 of the Heineken Champions Cup promised drama, and it delivered in spades.
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Blitzboks as ready as can be - Powell
The Blitzboks are well prepared for their Singapore Sevens campaign this weekend, with coach Neil Powell stressing the players have put in the hard yards.
RFL investigating fiery Championship game as both clubs make serious accusations against rival players
The Rugby Football League is looking into various issues following events during last Sunday’s stormy Championship game between Barrow Raiders and Batley Bulldogs.
Under fire Warrington Wolves CEO Karl Fitzpatrick happy to receive criticism as club looks to fix dismal form
Warrington Wolves chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick insists he is happy to take flak from irate supporters if it helps to take the pressure off Daryl Powell and his misfiring players. Fitzpatrick faced calls for his head from some fans during last Friday’s dismal defeat at Hull Kingston Rovers, which marked a fifth straight defeat in all competitions.
Steve McNamara calls on Chris Kendall to police the 10 metre rule as Catalans Dragons take on St Helens
Catalans Dragons head coach Steve McNamara is predicting another brutal clash against rivals St Helens in tomorrow’s Challenge Cup quarter-final and has called for strong refereeing from Chris Kendall. When the sides clashed on the opening night of the Super League season in February, defending champions Saints claimed a 28-8 home win.
Mike Phillips' glowing verdict of Wales scrum-halves as 'outstanding' duo would 'make Lions squad if it was picked now'
Mike Phillips believes Tomos Williams and Kieran Hardy would claim scrum-half places if a Lions squad were picked now.
Champions Cup preview: Where to watch the Irish provinces this weekend
While the format of the Champions Cup might have changed this year – with a two legged round of 16 stage – all four Irish provinces are in action this weekend.
'It's very important to get that win' - McWilliams
Previously reluctant to set goals for his Ireland team, Greg McWilliams makes no bones about targetting a win against Italy on Sunday.