Johnny Sexton: Injured fly-half to miss Champions Cup game with knee injury
Leinster captain Jonny Sexton is ruled out of Saturday’s Champions Cup game against Northampton Saints with a knee injury.
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Dan Evans: Is Ospreys player’s red card fastest in rugby?
Ospreys full-back Dan Evans faces suspension having being sent off after 37 seconds against Racing 92.
BBC Sport advent calendar: Alex Cuthbert extends Wales lead as they win 2013 Six Nations
Day nine of BBC Sport’s advent calendar looking back at the sporting decade features Wales’ Six Nations winning team of 2013 and an emphatic win over England.
Exeter not taking Champions Cup qualification for granted after win at Sale
Exeter boss Rob Baxter is not taking Champions Cup qualification for granted despite being six points clear in their pool.
Cornish Pirates plan to expand Mennaye capacity for temporary Premiership home
Cornish Pirates director Dicky Evans says they plan to make their home ground capable of being a temporary Premiership venue.
Friend Calls For Better Execution After Connacht Go Down To Gloucester
Connacht were left to rue a frustrating second half display as they were overhauled by Gloucester, going down 26-17 at Kingsholm to fall to the bottom of Heineken Champions Cup Pool 5. John Porch’s third try in two games cancelled out Tom Marshal…
Rugby: Tabai Matson reveals what may win the All Blacks job for Scott Robertson
Chiefs assistant coach Tabai Matson has revealed what may see the odds swing in favour of Scott Robertson in the All Blacks coaching race.The Crusaders coach, along with All Blacks assistant Ian Foster, are the two frontrunners…
‘The lads got confused’: England’s Haka response wasn’t meant to be a V
England’s now infamous V-shape response to the Haka ahead of their stunning victory over the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup semi-final was a mistake, some members of the team have revealed.
Energia All-Ireland League Check-In: Ballynahinch
Ballynahinch know a thing or two about unforgiving environments. For starters, there’s Ballymacarn Park. You won’t get better hospitality anywhere in the Energia All-Ireland League, but in the foothills of Slieve Croob the warmth of your welcome ends a…
Wigan’s Ian Lenagan calls RFL’s dealings with Bradford Bulls a ‘festering sore’
• Warriors’ owner calls for greater transparency• Concern centres on RFL’s purchase of Odsal Stadium leaseThe Wigan Warriors owner, Ian Lenagan, has conceded that there is a need for transparency in the Rugby Football League’s historical dealings with …
Predicting the Wallabies team at the 2023 Rugby World Cup
If 2019 told Australian fans anything it is that the Wallabies have four years to settle on a new playmaker — and they need to use it wisely.
Israel Folau reportedly looking to make NRL return after RA split
“Never say never”.
Super6: Watsonians beat Boroughmuir to keep up 100% record
Watsonians maintained their unbeaten start to the Super6 season with a 28-10 win over Boroughmuir Bears at Myreside.
Rugby players reveal their best of the year
Ardie Savea has been voted the best All Black of 2019 by his peers.The New Zealand Rugby Players Association have announced their award winners for the season, as voted by the players.Savea won the players’ international men’s…
Who New Zealand rugby players voted as the All Blacks’ best
Ardie Savea has been voted the best All Black of 2019 by his peers.The New Zealand Rugby Players Association have announced their award winners for the season, as voted by the players.Savea won the players’ international men’s…