Former Ulster hooker Adam McBurney to join Connacht next season
Connacht have confirmed their second new signing of the week, with Adam McBurney joining from Edinburgh this summer.
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Scott Bemand's Ireland side to host Australia in Belfast as part of 150th anniversary celebrations
Ireland Women will host Australia in Belfast this September for a Test match as part of Irish Rugby's 150th anniversary celebrations.
'Bring it on': Clareburt taking Maori pride to Paris pool
A big win deserves a big celebration, and New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt delivered at the Doha World Championships in February with eyes ablaze and tongue poked out in a Maori "pukana" after claiming the 400m individual medley title.
England Women to play New Zealand at Twickenham in September
Women's Six Nations winners England will play reigning world champions New Zealand at Twickenham in September ahead of the WXV 1 tournament, the teams announced on Thursday.
Rassie Erasmus receives honorary doctorate from NWU: 'He is a nation builder'
Live coverage of Springbok Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus receiving his honorary doctorate from North-West University.
Fraser Dingwall: Saints won't be overawed at Croke Park
Northampton Saints centre Fraser Dingwall believes his side won't be intimidated by the size of the crowd when they take on Leinster at Croke Park on Saturday.
Billy Vunipola to face no Saracens action after Majorca arrest
Billy Vunipola has avoided disciplinary action for his arrest in Majorca following a Saracens investigation, but he could still face a misconduct charge from the Rugby Football Union.
Leinster ready to harness Champions Cup hurt for 'poignant' Croke Park showdown with Northampton - Andrew Porter
Andrew Porter says Leinster must harness the hurt of their recent European failures in a bid to break the cycle of falling agonisingly short in the Investec Champions Cup.