Joe Marler says 'ridiculous' haka 'needs binning' – then deletes X account
Joe Marler has added extra spice to England's clash with New Zealand on Saturday by claiming the pre-match haka should be scrapped.
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No divided loyalties for Australia's Harry Potter
SYDNEY : Harry Potter the rugby player may have been born in the leafy London suburb of Wimbledon but with an accent more Saint Kilda than SW19, the versatile back has no doubt that his allegiances lie firmly with Australia.
Graham Rowntree leaves a legacy but Munster's supporters deserve answers after shock departure
There is no BKT United Rugby Championship this weekend, but any feeling that this would be a quiet few days in Irish rugby was firmly ended at 10.30am yesterday morning.
French rugby federation bans alcohol, proposes drug tests to improve discipline
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has banned players from drinking alcohol during national team gatherings as part of efforts to improve discipline following a series of controversies off the field this year.
Donal Lenihan: Munster must be patient and get 'right man in'
Munster should take their time when it comes to appointing a new head coach, according to Donal Lenihan, with Felix Jones and Ronan O'Gara among the targets.
Scrumhalf Spencer to get first England start v NZ
LONDON : Scrumhalf Ben Spencer will get his first test match start, on his seventh appearance, after being named in the team on Tuesday for England's opening November series test against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
Breaking Graham Rowntree departs as head coach of Munster
Munster have confirmed they have parted company with head coach Graham Rowntree following their disappointing start to the season.