Champions Cup: Irish opponents' form guide
The newly branded Investec Champions Cup kicks off this weekend with all four Irish provinces in action.
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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Frustrating Connacht, Leinster's rematch & Champions Cup preview
Neil Treacy is joined by JP Cooney and Johne Murphy on this week's podcast as we hit all of the big news in Irish rugby.
Rugby and GAA facilities secure majority of new state funding
A number of sports clubs and organisations have received additional funding for the construction of large scale projects, including the homes of Connacht and Leinster Rugby as well as three GAA counties.
Plan your weekend! Times confirmed for SA's pool stage fixtures at Cape Town Sevens
The Blitzboks will have to summon a similar type of resolve to what they showed in Dubai last week after being handed another mouthwatering if challenging pool for this weekend's Cape Town Sevens.
Hollie Davidson to become first female assistant referee at men's Six Nations
Scotland's Hollie Davidson will make history later this season when she becomes the first female official to be an assistant referee in a men’s Six Nations match.
Japan's Horie to retire at end of season
Japan hooker Shota Horie said on Wednesday he will retire from the sport at the end of the local domestic season, bringing an end to a career that has spanned four World Cups.
All Blacks to keep selection ban for overseas players
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will not be able to pick overseas-based players in his squad any time soon, with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) seeing no need to alter its selection ban.
New Munster captain to named in 'next couple of weeks'
Mike Prendergast expects Munster to name Peter O'Mahony's successor over the "next couple of weeks".