Wales team announcement Live as Warren Gatland names side for France match
Warren Gatland is today expected to name his Wales team to take on France in Cardiff this Sunday.
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Hurricanes apologise to New Zealand govt for 'redneck' haka jibe
The Hurricanes rugby side said on Wednesday they have apologised to the New Zealand government after their women's team used a traditional haka dance to slam the government as a "redneck" coalition.
All Blacks back Jordie Barrett banned for 3 weeks
All Blacks back Jordie Barrett was handed a three-week suspension on Wednesday after receiving a red card in the Hurricanes' last-gasp Super Rugby win at the weekend.
All Black Barrett banned for three weeks after red card in 100th match
All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been banned for three weeks after drawing a red card for a high tackle in his 100th Wellington Hurricanes match over the weekend.
Fin Smith a serious doubt to face Ireland at Twickenham
Fin Smith is a major doubt for England's clash with Ireland on Saturday with Marcus Smith ready to step into the breach for the penultimate round of the Guinness Six Nations.
Potential injury returns of Hugo Keenan and Garry Ringrose give Farrell decisions to make
It's early in the week, but for the first time in this Guinness Six Nations championship it looks like Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has a full squad to work with.
England set to go aerial in bid to bring Ireland down to earth
England coach Steve Borthwick's flirtation with a - relatively - more creative attacking game was horribly exposed in defeat by Scotland and he is likely to return to his tried and tested kicking approach in a bid to tame a rampant Ireland on Saturday.
New contract for Connacht centre Cathal Forde
Connacht centre Cathal Forde has confirmed a new contract with the province, which will keep him at the Dexcom Stadium until the summer of 2026.