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RFU reveals new limited-contact format to boost schools rugby

LONDON : The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is to roll out a new, non-contact form of the game in schools in a bid to arrest the decline in the sport at school level, the governing body said on Monday.

Connacht ease Mack Hansen injury fears ahead of Ireland's autumn schedule

Mack Hansen is in line to return for Connacht for next weekend's BKT URC clash with Dragons, easing fears about the winger’s availability for Ireland’s upcoming internationals.

Sheet hits the fan at Rangers as angry Bears spark game of guess the scapegoat – an Ibrox crisis blown open

The bedsheets were back as the Rangers support spelled out their frustrations at Rugby Park.

Ally McCoist flabbergasted by Rangers claim and gives heavy question about Clement's future an unflinching answer

Hurting Ally McCoist strongly rejected any notion Rangers' stuttering stars should be admonished as he offered a wider audience a peek into the ongoing woe at Ibrox.

'Next week is huge for our season' - Joe Joyce

Connacht second row Joe Joyce believes next Saturday's meeting with the Dragons has the potential to be a season-defining game for the province’s season.