England wing Anthony Watson forced to retire due to injury
England wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds, his club Leicester Tigers said on Friday.
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Gregor Townsend: Scotland stronger after 'painful' Six Nations
Gregor Townsend believes the "painful experiences" that undermined Scotland's last tilt at the Guinness Six Nations have made them a stronger proposition ahead of this year’s championship.
Springbok winger forced into retirement
Former Springbok winger Raymond Rhule has called time on his rugby career after an ongoing injury struggle.
Champions Cup Round 4: All You Need to Know
It's the final leg of the pool stage sprint, and by Sunday evening we'll know how the road to Cardiff looks in the Investec Champions and Challenge Cups.
Bernard Jackman: Leinster's Rabah Slimani will bring Irish intel to French camp
With Simon Easterby's Guinness Six Nations squad yesterday falling along expected lines, the most eye-catching selection of the day came from the French camp.
Rob Herring starts for Ulster, while JJ Hanrahan set for Connacht return away to Cardiff
Ireland international Rob Herring returns for Ulster on Friday night, one of five changes to Richie Murphy's side as they look to keep their slim hopes of reaching the Investec Champions Cup knockout stage alive.
