James Lowe excited by prospect of inexperienced Ireland back three
James Lowe hopes Ireland's new-look back three can light up Dublin after being recalled for Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with Italy.
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‘New England’ searching for self-belief in Six Nations crunch with Wales
One day England will play Wales at Twickenham without a full-blown global crisis gathering momentum. Two years ago the Covid-19 curtain was on the verge of crashing down, and this week’s grim events in Ukraine have put the travails of sport into similarly sharp perspective. Even on the biggest days there are more important outcomes in life than the result of a rugby game.
Coach content with Waratahs despite loss
Declaring himself "a half-glass full sort of guy", NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman insisted he'd still have a beer and wake up with a smile even after witnessing the most exasperating of defeats from his developing side.
Jubilant scenes as Scotland crush Colombia to reach Rugby World Cup and Wales opponents confirmed
Scotland have qualified for the Women's Rugby World Cup following a 59-3 victory over Colombia.
Scotland v France: Hamish Watson ruled out by Covid in huge blow for Gregor Townsend’s team
Scotland have been dealt a late blow in their preparations for the Guinness Six Nations match against France with the loss of Hamish Watson.
Bulls’ slow poison wears down Zebre in bonus-point win in Parma
Cape Town — It wasn’t the most eye-pleasing display, but the Bulls eventually rolled up their sleeves and found some rhythm on attack to secure a 45-7 bonus-point victory over Zebre in Parma on Friday night.
Bulls massacre abject Zebre in Italy to cure URC travel jitters
The Bulls finally properly flexed their muscles in Europe when they put six tries past Zebre Parma for a 45-7 win at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma on Friday night.
Bledisloe Cup cut to 2 Tests annually from 3
Australia's rivalry with the All Blacks will be scaled back to two Tests each year from three, officials said Friday, as the Wallabies seek to play other countries.