Today's rugby headlines as Wales consider dropping Lions star and second row quits club over Russia's invasion
These are your morning headlines on Tuesday, March 8.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes confirm Covid outbreak in their squad
Covid-19 has moved through to its next team in Super Rugby Pacific as the Hurricanes have confirmed an outbreak in the squad.
Rassie not dismissing future England role but not sure fans would welcome him
Rassie Erasmus is not sure if England rugby fans would want him as their head coach, but he hasn't entirely dismissed the idea.
Super Rugby Pacific: Australia’s fly-half competition excites Brumbies playmaker Noah Lolesio
Brumbies fly-half Noah Lolesio is relishing the growing competition between the young playmakers in Australia after an unbeaten start to Super Rugby Pacific.
England will do everything to dismantle Irish attack
England are going into their Guinness Six Nations showdown with Ireland this weekend as, somewhat surprisingly, the underdogs.
Rhys Ruddock: Ireland return remains the goal
Rhys Ruddock admits that breaking back into the Ireland reckoning is his goal after falling down the pecking order.
Perese repays Waratahs for taking 'huge risk' on him
MELBOURNE : Global rugby economics often see loyalties strained and broken in Australia, but Izaia Perese felt duty-bound to stick with the rebuilding New South Wales Waratahs after the Super Rugby side helped rebuild his life.