Today's rugby headlines as Italy stun England amid wild scenes and Scotland to unleash own 'bomb squad' on Wales
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Saturday, February 12.
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Preview: Paris battle in store for Ireland as scales tip towards France
Opportunity knocks.
French union and league put history in past to align for greater good
The boos rang out across the Paris La Defence Arena as the referee blew the final whistle.
Time for Sharks to give American consortium return on investment against Bulls
Durban - The Sharks are in urgent need of United Rugby Championship points after two unprofitable games against the Stormers but today’s visit to the Bulls is about much more than their position on the log.
Six Nations: Stuart Hogg relives his Wales chapters in Scotland career and reveals a bucket-list moment for retirement
Wales has been a biennial pilgrimage for Scottish rugby supporters for as long as anyone can remember and Stuart Hogg intends to experience the trip as a fan when he hangs up his boots.
NRL All Stars live: Indigenous vs Māori women face off first in pre-season exhibition
Rugby league season really starts with the All Stars clash, with the women's Indigenous and Māori sides kicking things off before tonight's men's game.
Tokyo Olympics heartache, ‘massive culture’ drive Siviwe Soyizwapi’s Blitzboks
Cape Town - The Blitzboks have been breaking all sorts of records in recent months, but not too long ago, they were in a dark place.
Jones says much-changed England won't underestimate Italy
England coach Eddie Jones is adamant that Italy are making "rapid progress" even though his much-changed side will be overwhelming favourites to inflict more Six Nations misery on the Azzurri.