Fintan Gunne hat-trick not enough for Leinster
Leinster slipped to a 27-26 defeat against the Lions in their United Rugby Championship opener, despite Fintan Gunne scoring a first-half hat-trick.
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Proud Clayton McMillan takes positives from opening-night defeat to Glasgow
Clayton McMillan saw enough in Munster’s performance to give him confidence for the rest of the season despite seeing his side open their United Rugby Championship campaign with a 26-20 home defeat to Glasgow Warriors in Limerick on Saturday evening.
Late try gives England win over New Zealand, extends unbeaten run to 41
LONDON, Sept 26 : England's women's rugby team got back to winning ways with a 26-19 victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, extending the Red Roses' unbeaten run to 41 tests a week after Canada ended their 39-match winning streak with a draw.
Hybrid role has been eye-opener for new Springbok captain Esterhuizen
Sept 26 : South Africa centre Andre Esterhuizen has a greater appreciation for the work of the forwards as he embraces a hybrid role that has made him an invaluable asset for coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
Brasil Imbang Kontra Australia, Ancelotti Salahkan Rumput
Brasil bermain imbang 1-1 kontra Australia di laga FIFA Matchday uji coba. Pelatih Carlo Ancelotti salahkan rumput lapangan.
Family ties and unfinished business drive Neal Moylett’s Shannon mission
Some of Neal Moylett’s earliest rugby memories growing up in Ballina are going to Connacht games and seeing all the Shannon memorabilia on the walls at home: jerseys, photos from games, medals. It influenced decisions he’d made down the line.
Key Scottish winger out injured for November tests
EDINBURGH, Sept 25 : Scotland’s record try-scorer Darcy Graham faces three months on the sidelines after rupturing his bicep and will miss November’s home matches in the new Nations Championship.
Forgotten man Jantjies eager to take his Springbok chance
Sept 25 : Scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies could be forgiven for thinking his Springbok career was over, but a year out from the Rugby World Cup he will be given a chance to audition for a place in that squad when he lines up against Australia in Perth on Sunday.