World Rugby unveils new format for Pacific Nations Cup
:World Rugby unveiled its Pacific Nations Cup format on Tuesday, announcing that the revamped six-team tournament would take place over five weekends from Aug. 23 to Sept. 21.
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France centre Jonathan Danty banned for rest of Six Nations
France centre Jonathan Danty will miss the remainder of this season's Guinness Six Nations Championship after receiving a five-week suspension on Tuesday, following his red card in their draw with Italy.
World Rugby 'confident' in mouthguard technology
World Rugby's Lindsay Starling has underlined the governing body’s confidence in data provided by new smart mouthguards after Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend voiced concerns over the technology.
Hugo Keenan confident of Twickenham return with Ireland
Hugo Keenan is confident he can shake off his knee injury in time for Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with England at Twickenham on 9 March, with the full-back continuing his rehab at the IRFU's training centre in Dublin this week.
Inclusivity report recommends more women's sport on TV
A report on inclusion in sport has been launched by the joint committee on Tourism Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
Dan Soper: Ulster 'in this together' ahead of fresh start
Ulster's stand-in coach Dan Soper says the squad need to prove a point when they return to action in the BKT United Rugby Championship this week.
Munster boosted by international returns ahead of Zebre
Munster will have Craig Casey, Tom Ahern and Jeremy Loughman available to them for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Zebre in Cork.
Ireland can make tweaks before Twickenham test
While the 31-7 Guinness Six Nations win over Wales was never in doubt on Saturday, Ireland's dominance probably took them away from their usual standards and they didn’t cross for the expected bonus-point until the clock had gone over the 80-minute mark.