Dundrennan rugby star Stafford McDowall set for Scotland debut
Stafford McDowall is set to make his long-awaited Scotland debut on Saturday.
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Wallabies warhorse Slipper grapples with Bledisloe deja vu
MELBOURNE : Australian rugby fans jaded by the All Blacks' 20-year stranglehold of the Bledisloe Cup should spare a thought for Wallabies prop James Slipper, who has carried the burden of history longer than most.
Quinn, Rodriguez among players wearing protective collar at Women's World Cup
SYDNEY : Several players at the Women's World Cup are among the latest athletes spotted wearing concussion collars, which are intended to protect the brain during head impact.
World Cup places in focus as Springboks host Argentina
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa and Argentina cling to the hope of winning this year’s Rugby Championship but in reality the most they will likely get out of Saturday’s fixture at Ellis Park is another opportunity to fine-tune for the World Cup in France.
Buying Red Devils stadium will 'safeguard future of 150-year-old club', says mayor
The future of the 150-year-old Salford Red Devils Super League club and the city’s rugby league heritage will be safeguarded if the city council takes total control of its stadium.
Argentina change 5 for Springbok clash as veteran winger Imhoff starts
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has changed five of the line-up that started in an upset win over Australia for a Rugby Championship final-round match against South Africa on Saturday.
Italian trio ruled out of World Cup
ROME : Fullback Edoardo Padovani is among three Italian players who have been ruled out of this year's Rugby World Cup, coach Kieran Crowley said on Thursday.
Japan captain Leitch gets three-match ban but clear for World Cup
Japan captain Michael Leitch, who received a red card in their 24-22 defeat by Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup this month, has been handed a three-match ban but will be able to play at the World Cup.