Tomos Williams forced out of Lions tour due to hamstring issue
The Lions have suffered a hammer blow after Tomos Williams was ruled out of the rest of their tour to Australia with the hamstring problem sustained against Western Force on Saturday.
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All Blacks prop Williams ruled out of France series
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has been ruled out of the test series against France with a knee injury, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed on Monday.
Wallabies release Tupou for Waratahs clash with Lions
Australia prop Taniela Tupou has been released from the Wallabies squad to join the New South Wales Waratahs for their tour match against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday, leaving his hopes of featuring in the test series up in the air.
Williams out of Lions tour, Itoje recalled for Queensland clash
SYDNEY :The British & Irish Lions have confirmed Welsh scrumhalf Tomos Williams suffered a tour-ending hamstring injury last weekend, while skipper Maro Itoje has been recalled for Wednesday's match against the Queensland Reds.
Argentina v Wales U20s Live: Start time, TV channel and score updates
Wales begin their U20 World Championship campaign against Pool B rivals Argentina in Verona tonight, with head coach Richard Whiffin hoping for a strong start from his side.
Kleyn ruled out of Springboks squad to face Italy due to injury
CAPE TOWN :South Africa lock Jean Kleyn has left the Springboks squad preparing for Saturday’s test with Italy in Pretoria following an unspecified injury picked up in the 54-7 win over the Barbarians, officials have confirmed.
Springboks centre Esterhuizen embraces hybrid role among the forwards
CAPE TOWN :The age of the hybrid rugby player may be nearer than many think as world champions South Africa continue to innovate, having intentionally used centre Andre Esterhuizen as a flank in Saturday’s 54-7 win over the Barbarians in Cape Town.
Farrell pleased with Lions grit after early Force onslaught in Perth
PERTH :Coach Andy Farrell was pleased with how the British & Irish Lions stayed in the contest early on against the Western Force on Saturday before running away with a 54-7 victory to kick off their tour of Australia.