Lowe back in Ireland squad, first call-up for Jimmy O'Brien
James Lowe has been brought back into the Ireland squad ahead of Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy, while his Leinster team-mate Jimmy O'Brien gets a first call-up.
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Scotland bring in six new players ahead of France game
Uncapped Glasgow second-row Kiran McDonald is one of six players added to Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad for this Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France at BT Murrayfield.
Former France fullback says moving Kolbe to No 15 may aid Springboks
In an interview with Sport24 last week, Spedding discussed the Springboks' fullback options and whether Willie le Roux was still the right man for the job.
Footballers' union call for temporary concussion substitutes
Temporary concussion substitutes are needed to safeguard players because of the pressure on medical teams to make quick assessments, the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) said Monday. On Sunday, Leeds United's Robin Koch was substituted 19 minutes after suffering a head injury that needed to be bandaged in a 4-2 loss to Manchester United. Permanent concussion substitutes have been used in the Premier League for the past year, allowing each side up to an extra two changes.
SA Rugby pay tribute to the late Ebrahim Patel
Cape Town - SA Rugby president Mark Alexander paid tribute to the first president of the South African Rugby Football Union (SARFU) Ebrahim Patel, who died at the age of 78.
Your chance to win a tour of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium with Kick N Mix
Is your football-mad child keen to see the hallowed turf their heroes play on?
Pain-free Burgess excited to face twin Tom
St George Illawarra prop George Burgess is keen to face his twin brother Tom and former team South Sydney in Saturday's NRL Charity Shield after a pain-free comeback from major hip surgery.
Widnes Vikings remain grounded as fans dare to dream of Super League return
Widnes Vikings will be aiming to make it four wins out of four in the Betfred Championship when they travel to Dewsbury Rams for Monday’s televised clash on Premier Sports.