Ospreys' URC hopes all but gone after frustrating defeat against Connacht
The Ospreys' hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs are hanging by a thread after they slipped to a 21-14 defeat to Connacht.
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Cardiff fall short in frustrating evening as injuries mount up
Cardiff fell just short of a crucial victory away to the Sharks in Durban, although they did manage to pick up a losing bonus point in the 21-15 loss that could still prove crucial to their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.
Sharks v Cardiff Live: Score updates, TV channel and start time
Cardiff will look to boost their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes when they take on the Sharks in Durban on Friday evening.
Inappropriate to discuss Borthwick future during review, says RFU boss Sweeney
LONDON, March 27 : Bill Sweeney, the head of the RFU, says he still has "absolute confidence" in the England squad after their wretched Six Nations but that it would be inappropriate to discuss the future of coach Steve Borthwick until the conclusion of an ongoing review.
Andy Farrell not talking to RFU about England role ‘at present’ – Bill Sweeney
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney insists there has been no contact with Andy Farrell as part of England’s succession planning for the time beyond next year’s World Cup.
Flyhalf O'Connor targeting Wallabies recall
MELBOURNE, March 27 : Being relieved of Wallabies duties in November was a tough blow for James O'Connor but the veteran flyhalf is not giving up on his test career yet with a home Rugby World Cup on the horizon.
English Prem to introduce "salary floor"
LONDON, March 26 : England's Prem Rugby clubs will face a "salary floor" minimum spend of 5.4 million pounds ($7.20 million) from next season as part of the league's push to drive up standards having decided to make it a closed competition with access only via "franchise" applicants.
Jack Carty announces retirement from rugby
Connacht fly-half Jack Carty has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of this season.