Wasps removed from Championship after RFU withdraws licence
Wasps will not play in the Championship next season after the club's financial struggles led the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to withdraw their licence, the governing body said on Thursday.
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URC Grand Final sold out with 55,000 tickets snapped up
Munster will have to deal with a raucous Cape Town crowd in their BKT United Rugby Championship Grand Final next week, after tickets for next week's decider between the province and the Stormers sold out in less than three hours.
Wasps have Championship licence revoked by RFU
Wasps must begin rebuilding from the bottom of the English league pyramid after the Rugby Football Union revoked their licence to play in next season's Championship.
Canadian men's Rugby Sevens Series future on line at relegation playoff in London
The Canadian men made their HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series debut in 1999-2000 and this weekend's season-closing tournament in London marks their 190th on the circuit.
Mum of murdered teen says her life 'changed forever' with his death - now his killers have life sentences
The teenagers who murdered 15-year-old Kharyi Mclean have been handed life sentences.
Sharks change it up for Currie Cup clash against table-topping Cheetahs
Currently third on the Currie Cup log and looking to put some daylight between themselves and the chasing pack, the Sharks have made several changes to their side for this weekend's clash against the Cheetahs in Durban.
Old foes clash in repeat Champions Cup decider in Dublin
DUBLIN : There will be a sense of deja vu around Dublin when Leinster take on defending champions La Rochelle in a repeat of last year’s European Champions Cup final at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, though this year the Irish side has home advantage.
Pain of late defeat last year will spur Leinster on — Gibson-Park
Jamison Gibson-Park admits the lingering pain of last year’s agonising Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle has fuelled Leinster’s desire for a shot at redemption.