Finn Russell eyes new era after clear-the-air Gregor Townsend talks
Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain is testament to the newfound harmony he and head coach Gregor Townsend have found following a fractious past.
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Bernard Jackman: Joe McCarthy should start for Ireland v France
Bernard Jackman believes Joe McCarthy has earned his shot in the starting Ireland team for the Guinness Six Nations opener away to France next week.
Northampton Saints' Curtis Langdon banned after red card against Munster
Northampton Saints hooker Curtis Langdon has been suspended for four matches after his red card against Munster in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup meeting at Thomond Park.
Super League 2024 season preview - your ultimate guide to new rugby league campaign
The new season of Super League is almost upon us, and once again we've got everything you need to know ahead of the start of the new campaign. Packed full of interviews, opinion, analysis and the latest on things like rule changes and ground redevelopments, our 2024 Super League season preview in association with Betfred has everything you need to get you informed and excited for the new season.
'Back to school' feel ahead of World Cup final that never was as France prepare to host Ireland
It was the World Cup final that never happened but France and Ireland will get a chance to duel it out on Friday week in Marseille.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Inconsistent provinces, Joe McCarthy & Netflix reaction
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back over the week's big talking points in rugby.
Bridge of Allan rugby star named as Scotland co-captain as Six Nations campaign looms
Bridge of Allan rugby star Finn Russell has been handed the Scotland captaincy ahead of the Six Nations.
Full Contact stops well shy of warts and all treatment
The dear old International Championship - as Ned Van Esbeck used to call it - has been given the Netflix treatment. Frankly, one wishes it was around back in the amateur era. A behind the scenes documentary of Ireland's 1987 World Cup campaign would have been quite hilarious. ["Of course, there was no Netflix back in them days," one of the old-timers will surely remind us in his next after-dinner speech.]