Today's rugby headlines as Wales stopped from closing Principality Stadium roof and daunting South Africa matches announced
Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Tuesday, February 8.
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New giant Welsh teen turns heads on English Premiership debut that 'oozed class and physicality'
It’s fair to say Welsh rugby has had better weekends, what with the Wales senior team crashing to a 29-7 defeat in Dublin and the U20s wiped out 53-5 in Cork.
The Stormers finally look like they can put together a complete performance
Cape Town - The Stormers sure did a lot of things right in their 20-10 United Rugby Championship win against the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium at the weekend, and one of the most pleasing aspects was how they closed out the game.
Six Nations 2022: France v Ireland 'the crunch game' - Eddie O'Sullivan
Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan says this weekend's match between Andy Farrell's side and France is key to deciding the 2022 Six Nations winners.
Ireland, Scotland jump in World Rugby rankings, Springboks stay No 1
Ireland moved past England to No 3 on the official World Rugby rankings following their 29-7 Six Nations win over Wales in Dublin at the weekend.
Less is more for Wallabies coach Rennie
Rugby fans can expect a more settled Wallabies line-up in 2022 as coach Dave Rennie ramps up preparations for next year's World Cup in France.
Duffy hails cohesion of lightly-raced Ireland young guns
Nothing has come easy for teenagers in Ireland over the last two years but the absence of representative rugby hasn't held the latest batch of Ireland Under-20s back, it seems.
Beale's Super Rugby return would be great, says Rennie
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has backed Kurtley Beale to be a positive influence on Super Rugby should the French-based back decide to end his stint with Racing 92 and return to Australia.