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Legacy programme revealed for WRWC 2017

9 years ago by World Rugby

The IRFU has unveiled three programmes which will raise the profiles of the women's game in Ireland before, during and after Women's Rugby World Cup 2017.

Tietjens bows out after stellar sevens coaching career

9 years ago by World Rugby

After 22 years at the helm of New Zealand's sevens team, Sir Gordon Tietjens has stepped down as head coach.

Scotland Under-20s shock Australia in World Championship opener

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland provided the major shock of the opening day of the World Rugby U20 Championship with an impressive victory over Australia at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Back row options keeping Haskell on his toes

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Back row James Haskell says there's no complacency among the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam winners' squad as they prepare for Saturday's first Test against Australia.

Schmidt looking for Connacht stars to thrive on Test stage

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will be watching how Matt Healy and Tiernan O'Halloran react to a Test environment with interest after the uncapped Connacht flyers were called up as injury cover.

Wales' Aaron Jarvis called up for injured Paul James

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has called up prop Aaron Jarvis as cover for the injured Paul James, who faces a race to be fit for the second Test in New Zealand.

Canada win Super Series title with clean sweep

9 years ago by World Rugby

The Canadians will climb to their highest ever position of second in the World Rugby Women's Rankings after adding France to their list of scalps in the Women's Rugby Super Series.

Nations Cup plays critical role in driving up standards

9 years ago by World Rugby

Six teams set out for glory as the World Rugby Nations Cup prepares to get underway in Bucharest on Thursday.

Scotland's Sean Maitland makes Saracens switch

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Scotland's Sean Maitland will continue to ply his trade in the top flight of English rugby next season, after the winger agreed a move to double winners Saracens from London Irish.

France name initial squad for summer tour

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

France have named seven uncapped players in an initial squad of 17 for their summer tour to Argentina, with a further 11 players set to join the squad after the Top 14 barrages.