Niamh Briggs named Ireland Women assistant coach
Former Ireland out-half Niamh Briggs has been appointed as assistant coach to the Ireland Women's team.
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Dubai Exiles stave off Tigers as UAE Premiership resumes - in pictures
Normal service may have been resumed in the UAE Premiership at the weekend, but not everything about Dubai Exiles’ fifth straight win was to be expected.
When Saturday comes: weekend change ushers in a new era for Gulf rugby
In all truth, when Dubai Tigers and Dubai Exiles renew acquaintances in the UAE Premiership this weekend at Dubai Sports City, little will feel different.
Dubai Hurricanes finally taste winning feeling in UAE Premiership - in pictures
Dubai Hurricanes finally tasted the winning feeling in the UAE Premiership, after beating Jebel Ali Dragons at The Sevens on Saturday.
Full-contact girls rugby thriving in the UAE after a cautious start
On Pitch 8 at The Sevens, Dubai, there is a swarm of girls attending rugby training. On one side of the field, younger players are running through handling drills, while wearing the accessories that mark them out as tag rugby players.
Dubai Exiles U19 girls dominate at HSBC Rugby Festival - in pictures
Dubai Exiles’ girls continued their dominance of domestic age-group rugby after they won the Under 19 Girls tournament at the HSBC Rugby Festival at The Sevens.
Bulls expect backlash from 'wounded' Lions
The Bulls are expecting a strong response from the Lions when they clash for the second week running in the United Rugby Championship.
Scotland skipper Hogg won’t bite on Jones 'favourites' claims
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg would not be drawn on England coach Eddie Jones’ claim that the home side are heavy favourites for Saturday’s opening Six Nations clash at Murrayfield but did say his team know they can compete with the visitors.