United Rugby Championship Round 12: All You Need To Know
With the Six Nations on a down-week, the focus shifts back to the Irish provinces, all of whom are in action this weekend.
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Wales star Liam Williams blocking "internet trolls" after agreeing to join local rivals
Combating social media criticism has come to be part and parcel with most careers as a high-profile athlete, something of which Wales full-back Liam Williams has come to be fully aware.
Six Nations organisers deny having plans for South Africa to join
The Six Nations organisers have claimed they are not currently planning to admit South Africa to the championship despite continued suggestions the Springboks want to join the competition after 2025.
Waratahs tame Fijian Drua to break drought
Losers no more, the NSW Waratahs have opened the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific season with a drought-breaking 40-10 victory over popular and passionate newcomers Fijian Drua.
Ireland hooker Kelleher ruled out of rest of Six Nations
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations due to a shoulder issue, rugby chiefs announced on Friday.
Waratahs outclass Fijian Drua in Super Rugby opener
It didn't require anything too fancy but the Waratahs outplayed the Fijiian Drua in every facet of the game as they cruised to a 40-10 win in their Super Rugby Pacific clash on Friday.
No plans to change Six Nations participants amid reports of SA replacing Italy
There are no plans to change the participants of Rugby's Six Nations, the organising body said in a statement on Friday, amid media reports that South Africa are set to replace Italy in the tournament.
URC team news: Lowe returns from injury as Marmion joins Connacht 200 club
Leinster and Ireland have been handed a timely boost with James Lowe set to return this weekend.