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Rugby Sport News
IRFU reports strong finances ahead of expensive Rugby World Cup
The IRFU has reported a stronger than expected financial position with the release of its annual accounts.
Retired Springbok centre De Jongh moves into Stormers coaching structures
Springbok Juan de Jongh, who announced his retirement from rugby on Tuesday, will remain in the Stormers structures as a coach with the Western Province pathway teams and players.
Leo Cullen: 'This game takes on a life of its own'
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he expects Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship inter-pro against Munster to be as ferocious as ever, as the pair meet for the first time this season.
Leinster at full strength as Diarmuid Barron captains Munster
Robbie Henshaw, Ross Byrne, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan have all been included in the Leinster side for Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship interpro with Munster at the Aviva Stadium.
URC team news: Connacht rotate for meeting with Bulls, Steven Kitshoff set for Ulster bow
Connacht make six changes for their daunting BKT United Rugby Championship trip to Pretoria to take on the Bulls on Saturday [live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player] as Pete Wilkins hands a debut to number eight Sean Jansen.
Bok skipper Kolisi set for Racing 92 debut: 'He is eager to play'
South Africa's two-time Rugby World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Top 14 debut for Racing 92, head coach Stuart Lancaster said on Friday.
Same ol' story: Lions want to play running rugby, but have been wasteful with possession
For the long-suffering Ellis Park faithful, the question remains the same throughout: When is the turnaround truly coming?