Uini Atonio: France's 23st, Shakespeare-quoting prop
Unfancied English raiders taking on a mighty French force on foreign soil.
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RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Irish discipline, front row depth and making the game safer
On this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, Neil Treacy is joined by Donal Lenihan and Bernard Jackman to look back on Ireland's Guinness Six Nations win against England, before attention turns to Saturday's finale against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.
7 Leicester Tigers players who could get their chance in Premiership Cup
Leicester Tigers’ relentless march toward the end-of-season play-offs takes a break this week as the focus switches to the Premiership Cup.
Rugby League on TV: Every game you can watch this week
Super League continues with Wigan Warriors hosting Castleford Tigers this Thursday 17th March in round six’s opening fixture. The Warriors will be aiming to bounce back from a disappointing end to their France trip, with Matt Peet’s side edging out Toulouse 29-28 before a heavy 28-0 defeat against Catalans. The Tigers, meanwhile, still only have one win to their name after losing 36-24 to Huddersfield on Saturday.
Castleford Tigers injury situation as Lee Radford updates on short and long-term absentees
Lee Radford has provided a comprehensive update on his injury-ravaged Castleford squad - with the Tigers coach hopeful Niall Evalds can be back 'sooner rather than later' and the likes of Nathan Massey and Adam Milner can follow in the short-term. Radford also revealed that Ryan Hampshire is likely to play for the club's reserves this weekend after penning a trial deal with the Tigers.
Leicester Tigers 'superstar' Nemani Nadolo drops in on Level 8 Leicestershire club's training session
Those who braved a midweek training session for a grassroots Leicestershire rugby club were rewarded with a giant surprise.
Harris hoping Scots can draw on recent away successes for Dublin trip
Scotland centre Chris Harris will use recent away success as inspiration as Gregor Townsend's men look to finish their Guinness Six Nations on a high.
More delays for Covid-hit Super Rugby in New Zealand
All three Super Rugby Pacific matches due to be played in New Zealand this weekend have been postponed because of Covid-19 outbreaks at three teams, competition organisers said on Wednesday.