With England versus New Zealand on the November 2 horizon and Steve Borthwick poised to name his Test squad on Wednesday for the four-game Autum Nations Series, a number of leading candidates have been pencilled in for some timely club action.
Former Ireland U20 international Rory Burke - who also played for Munster and Connacht - has passed away at the age of 30.
The Six Nations has given me bit of head space to reflect about rugby and its direction of travel. It’s funny, I remember Frik du Preez, the great Springbok captain was once asked...
June 10 is the 25th anniversary of the last Ireland team to play in the amateur era, Terry Kingston's side losing to France in the World Cup quarter-final.
June 10 is the 25th anniversary of the last Ireland team to play in the amateur era, Terry Kingston's side losing to France in the World Cup quarter-final.
Elements of the Japanese game plan, as well as the motions of particular players, are starting to follow a style of play that's over 20 years old.
Johne Murphy lost his enthusiasm for rugby and quit at the age of 30 in 2015, but the former Leicester and Munster player rekindled his love and aspires to a pro coaching role.
Having been dragged into the relegation battle following recent losses, the last thing Bristol needed was the month-long suspension of one of the most potent scoring threats.
Kyle Eastmond of Wasps appeared before an independent disciplinary panel this evening.
Kyle Eastmond will have to answer for two separate incidents during Wasps match with Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop on Sunday.