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.
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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.
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.
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.