Updated Ireland backs Keenan and Ringrose still in contention to face England in Twickenham 'cauldron'
Hugo Keenan, Garry Ringrose, Iain Henderson and Oli Jager all took part in Ireland training today and remain in contention to face England.
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Wales international McNicholl returns home to Crusaders
Wales international Johnny McNicholl will play in Super Rugby for Canterbury Crusaders this season after the New Zealand-born outside back returned home on Tuesday having asked to be released early from his Scarlets contract.
Injury scare for Bok star Kolbe
Star Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe is sidelined with a hand injury suffered while playing for his Japanese club, Suntory Sungoliath.
Ireland must dodge a potential English sucker-punch
Ireland and England will square off in Twickenham on Saturday evening, as the Guinness Six Nations championship returns.
'I have full respect for officials': Bongi says emotions got the better of him in loss to Lions
After being reprimanded by referee Aimee Barrett-Theron in their 40-10 loss to the Lions in a United Rugby Championship (URC) clash on Saturday, Sharks skipper Bongi Mbonambi said he had "full respect" for match officials.
Salford council gave Red Devils £315,000 in 'immediate' financial support
Salford Red Devils have been given £315,000 from the council in "immediate" financial support.
Scotland call up Sykes for Italy clash as Tuipulotu drops out with knee injury
Sione Tuipulotu will miss Saturday's Six Nations fixture against Italy with a knee injury, Scottish Rugby said on Monday, as lock Marshall Sykes got his first Scotland call-up since October 2021.
Italy flanker Jake Polledri forced to retire aged 28
Italy flanker Jake Polledri has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 28, having failed to recover completely from a serious injury.