Uini Atonio forced to retire after heart attack

Uini Atonio was admitted to La Rochelle Hospital Center yesterday after a suspected heart problem. Medical examinations have since confirmed that he suffered a cardiac event. His condition is now stable,...

Perpignan's Max Hicks to join Newcastle Red Bulls

Perpignan’s Max Hicks will join Newcastle Red Bulls in the summer, with the 6 foot 6 forward arriving on a two-year deal. The 26-year-old Kiwi plays back row or lock, with the Maori All Black cap...

Roscrea topple Belvedere in rain-soaked Senior Cup first round clash

CISTERCIAN COLLEGE ROSCREA 18-8 BELVEDERE COLLEGE   Cistercian Roscrea were full value for an upset win over Belvedere in the Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Boys Schools Senior Cup first round at...

Cam Roigard recommits to New Zealand

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed All Blacks, Hurricanes and Counties Manukau halfback Cam Roigard has re-signed through to the end of 2029.Roigard, 25, whose current contract expires in 2027, said...

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England Rugby's 2026 Six Nations squad announced

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player training squad for the forthcoming 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship. Maro Itoje has been named captain of the squad,...

Scarlets v Ulster: 5 Top Performers

Scarlets hosted Ulster in round 10 of the URC. It was a fiercely contested game that went back-and-forth which saw Ellis Mee clinching it for the hosts in the 83rd minute. They won the game 27-22.   Here...

Three second-half tries seal the win against Connacht in Galway for Leinster

CONNACHT 23-34 LEINSTER RUGBY   Leinster came to Galway with one mission in mind. It was to ruin the party at the Dexcom Stadium. They did just that.   Fintan Gunne, RG Snyman, Charlie Tector...

Lions end international tour with a draw against the Ospreys

The Ospreys hosted the Lions in a URC Round 10 clash after a two-week break for the Champions and Challenge Cup. They played to a 24-all draw with the Lions failing to clinch the victory when Davids knocked...