Rugby evening headlines as injured Dan Biggar out of Northampton game while England handed Lawes boost
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Friday, February 18.
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Henshaw ready to put 'rocky' start to season behind him
Robbie Henshaw is ready to kick on after what he admits has been a "rocky" start to the season.
Teams should be allowed to play however they want, says URC ref boss Tappe Henning
Cape Town — In what will hopefully solve a lot of issues for South African teams with regards to refereeing interpretations, the United Rugby Championship head of referees, Tappe Henning, will spend time with the match officials in Mzansi for the next block of games in March.
Williams ready for Tuilagi battle ahead of Twickenham
Liam Williams says he and the Wales back line know what to expect from Manu Tuilagi ahead of their Round 3 clash with England Twickenham in the 2022 Guinness Six Nations. Tuilagi is on Eddie Jones' latest 25-player squad list, having impressed for Sale Sharks after recovering from a hamstring injury, much to the delight of many England fans. Ad/> In classic Tuilagi fashion, he celebrated his return to Gallagher Premiership Rugby by going viral, smashing the ridiculously powerful André Esterhuizen in a video that has been seen thousands of times on social media.
Six Nations chiefs rule out South Africa switch
London — Six Nations organisers have quashed persistent speculation over South Africa joining the championship, ruling out any changes to its make-up.
Sexton on target to push Carbery for start against Italy
Andy Farrell will have a decision to make next week with Johnny Sexton set to return to fitness and looking for his jersey back off Joey Carbery.
'I generally wouldn't stand in anyone's way' - Cullen says it's natural for Contepomi to be linked with Pumas
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says it's only natural for Felipe Contepomi to be linked with the vacant Argentina job.
Women's Six Nations 2022: 'Big weeks ahead' as Emily Scarratt bids to return
England star Emily Scarratt says she has «a couple of big weeks ahead» as she aims to return from injury in time for March's Women's Six Nations.