Warren Gatland is said to be privately optimistic that with a raft of experience returning and maturing youngsters, Wales will be competitive
Every team in the URC has been busy sorting transfers ahead of the upcoming summer break. The Irish provinces have been using their academies...
Waratahs prop Angus Bell is free to face the Crusaders on Saturday after escaping suspension for a lifting tackle on Chiefs flanker Sam Cane.
Ahead of the weekend's restart derbies in the Guinness PRO14, we run through the new arrivals and the departures at each Irish province since lockdown.
Ahead of the weekend's restart derbies in the Guinness PRO14, we run through the new arrivals and the departures at each Irish province since lockdown.
The exits of Colby Fainga’a and Robin Copeland to France were already known but Andy Friend has now confirmed the names of 10 others leaving Connacht.
Adding a sevens player to a roster is one way to increase the potential potency of a team and Connacht hope they have done that with their signing of Australian John Porch
Loan deals used be frowned up in Ireland but they are now more frequent and the three Connacht secured this season have become permanent arrangements.
The Pro12 play-offs are now starting to take shape as Leinster booked a home semi-final and Munster confirmed a place in the top four.
The Pro12 play-offs are now starting to take shape as Leinster booked a home semi-final and Munster confirmed a place in the top four.