Today's rugby headlines as Sam Warburton says it's time to say goodbye to senior stars and arrest made after shooting
Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Tuesday, March 22.
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Leo Cullen: Leinster will do what's best for James Ryan
Leinster won't be in any hurry to get James Ryan back on the pitch with Leo Cullen promising to do "what’s best for him".
United Rugby Championship: Stormers’ John Dobson wants more accuracy against Ulster
Stormers coach John Dobson is frustrated with the Stormers’ handling errors even after putting Cardiff to the sword in Cape Town on Sunday.
2022 Six Nations: Ten things we learned as Scotland imploded, France reigned supreme and Italy turned to Ange-ball
It began with a bang but ended in acrimony and a fourth-place finish. Scotland’s 2022 Six Nations was pockmarked by disappointment but the championship did provide dazzling Grand Slam winners in France, and Ireland deserved their Triple Crown.The Calcutta Cup win of the opening weekend seems a long, long time ago. The talk after that game was of a genuine title challenge, of going to Cardiff and winning for the first time in 20 years. Gavin Hastings warned us not to get carried away, told us not to mention the G**** S***. He was right, of course. Wales won, Scotland unravelled and by the time we got to Dublin reports of an unauthorised night out involving six players the previous weekend were doing the rounds. So what did we learn?
Devin Toner to bow out a legend of Irish rugby
At 6 foot 9 inches aged 27, Devin Toner couldn't get any taller, but he could get smarter and that’s what he did.
Moloney omission purely a 'rugby decision', says McWilliams
The door is open for Cliodhna Moloney and other Ireland internationals who missed out on selection for the Six Nations, insists Greg McWilliams.
Jordan Abdull perplexed by Hull KR's defeat to Catalans Dragons
Hull KR ace Jordan Abdull admits they have drawn positives from their defeat to Catalans - but have been left bemused by their defeat to the Dragons. The England halfback was part of the side that came up short against last year's Grand Finalists, losing 18-10 to Steve McNamara's side.
Michael Hooper: Wallabies captain close to return to action with Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific
Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper could barely hide his excitement as he reacquainted himself with his Waratahs team-mates ahead of his return to action.