Richie Murphy names settled side for U20 World Cup opener
Ireland head coach Richie Murphy has named a largely settled side for Saturday's opening game of the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa against England (12.30pm).
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Sharks set to shift midfield decks after Wallaby Ben Tapuai departs
The Sharks' midfield is set to have a slightly different complexion next season following the departure of Wallaby centre Ben Tapuai.
Terenure sanctioned by IRFU after All Ireland League final scenes
Terenure College will play the first home game of their All Ireland League title defence behind closed doors, as punishment for fan trouble at last month's AIL final.
Disappointing season not all on Jake White, says Bulls president
Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU) president Willem Strauss has implored the team's fan base to keep the faith, despite a difficult season.
Japan to host England in a test match for first time in 2024
Japan will host England in a test match for the first time in June 2024, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) said in a joint statement on Thursday.
Chiefs out to spoil Crusaders' last dance in Super Rugby final
Waikato Chiefs have been the standout team of the Super Rugby Pacific this season but the chances are that Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will be breakdancing on the Hamilton turf at the end of Saturday's title-decider.
Outgoing Crusaders coach eyes 7th straight Super Rugby title
The Crusaders aim to secure a seventh straight Super Rugby title and a triumphant swansong for talismanic All Blacks-coach-to-be Scott Robertson this Saturday. But the in-form Chiefs could spoil the party.
Boks chuffed to have Jantjies in camp: 'Lucky to have a guy of his standard as 4th choice flyhalf'
The Springbok brains trust has welcomed flyhalf Elton Jantjies back into the squad as they prepare for the Rugby Championship.