Munster to host Crusaders in inaugural 'Clash of Champions'
Munster have announced that they will host Super Rugby champions Crusaders in the first-ever 'Clash of Champions' in 2024.
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Eddie Jones wants Wallabies to drop aversion to kicking game
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has made it quite clear that he does not share the antipathy of many of his compatriots towards tactical kicking and said his team would put boot to ball when circumstances demanded it. Perhaps because of the dominance of the rugby league code, where possession is sacrosanct, kicking away the ball in the hope of deriving an advantage is one of the most frequently heard criticisms of the 15-man game in Australia. Michael Cheika, who led the Wallabies to the last two World Cups, decided that tactical kicking was not part of the identity of the Australian game, which he saw as running rugby.
Cooney sanction 'harsh' says Sexton as Ireland prepare for Australia clash
Mark Sexton believes that Hugh Cooney has paid a high price for a split-second incident that has ruled the Ireland centre out of the rest of the World Rugby U20 Championships.
Rugby World Cup set to use 10-minute red-card review system - report
The Rugby World Cup is reportedly set to employ a system for potentially upgrading yellow cards to red cards during matches.
Junior Springboks expecting 'fierce battle' from Italy
The Junior Springboks are expecting a stern test from Italy in their World Rugby Under-20 Championship Pool C clash in Paarl on Thursday.
Ireland U20s ready for 'do or die' clash with Australia
Ireland's meeting with Australia in Thursday's World Rugby U20 Championship will be "do or die" for the team, according to attack coach Mark Sexton.
'Rocket Man' Stravino Jacobs extends Bulls contract
Bulls speedster Stravino Jacobs has penned a contract extension with the Pretoria-based franchise until 2027.
Protesters halt second Ashes test
LONDON : The first morning of the second Ashes test at Lord's was interrupted when two Just Stop Oil protesters ran on to the ground and scattered orange powder on the outfield.