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The Weekend's World Rankings Permutations

While the British and Irish Lions may be taking the spotlight, there is plenty of test rugby being played this weekend.    Samoa and Tonga get things underway on Saturday in the first leg of...

Montpellier sign Italian flyhalf Paolo Garbisi

Montpellier have confirmed the signing of Italian flyhalf Paolo Garbisi from Benetton.    The 21-year-old made his test debut against Ireland during the 2020 Six Nations and has quickly become...

Jamie George leads The British and Irish Lions for Sharks clash at Loftus Versfeld

The British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has named his team to play Sharks for this Saturday’s match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria (kick off 5pm BST). Jamie George (Saracens,...

McCloskey Pleased With More Games In Green

Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey is looking forward to another game in the green jersey as he prepares for the Summer Series match against USA.    

Andy Farrell press conference - Ireland v USA

USA names team to face Ireland

Head coach Gary Gold has made four changes to the starting XV with three new faces on the bench as the USA Men’s XVs National Team faces Ireland for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, KO 2:15...

Eight new caps as Andy Farrell names his side to face the USA

Andy Farrell and his coaching team have named the Ireland side to face the USA at the Aviva Stadium in the final fixture of the Summer Series.   There are four new caps in the starting XV and a...

Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey

After two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...

U20s Six Nations Preview: Wales vs England

Unbeaten England are in pole position to win the Six Nations Under-20s as they take on Championship hosts Wales in Round 4 at Cardiff Arms Park.   The young Red Rose side opened their campaign with a...

U20s Six Nations Preview: Italy vs Ireland

Two sides who endured contrasting fortunes last time out kick off Round 4 of the Six Nations Under-20s as Italy take on Ireland.   The Azzurrini go into the clash in buoyant mood having run in six...