England coach Steve Borthwick ‘excited’ at World Cup potential despite Six Nations slump | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] England finished fourth in the Six Nations table after their 29-16 defeat to Grand Slam winners Ireland in Dublin; Steve Borthwick’s side now have less than six months to prepare for the World Cup in France; “I’m excited about what these players can do for the World Cup” Last Updated: 19/03/23 10:04am Henry Slade … Read more

First standard contracts in Welsh rugby history agreed as teams cleared to begin re-signing players | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] “This is significant step forward in the process we are following which will secure a sustainable future for the professional game in Wales,” said Professional Rugby Board chair Malcolm Wall. Last Updated: 18/03/23 11:48am The PRB and WRPA have been presenting Standard Contracts to players and agents Wales’ four regional teams can start offering … Read more

Ireland Six Nations Grand Slam team news vs England: Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan fit; Robbie Henshaw, Jamison Gibson-Park and Ryan Baird in | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Ireland’s Andy Farrell makes three changes to side to face England in Dublin on Saturday in search of Six Nations Grand Slam; Robbie Henshaw, Ryan Baird replace injured duo Garry Ringrose, Iain Henderson; Jamison Gibson-Park starts over Conor Murray; Caelan Doris, Dan Sheehan passed fit By Michael Cantillon Last Updated: 16/03/23 4:01pm Robbie Henshaw … Read more

Scotland make four changes vs Italy in Six Nations with Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell, Richie Gray out injured; Blair Kinghorn starts at 10 | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Last Updated: 16/03/23 10:28am Blair Kinghorn has returned to start for Scotland at No 10 vs Italy in the Six Nations, with Finn Russell out injured Gregor Townsend has made four changes to his Scotland side to face Italy in their Six Nations finale clash, with key men Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell and Richie … Read more

Six Nations: Owen Farrell expected to return to England starting XV to face Ireland | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] England face Six Nations Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in Dublin on Saturday; Owen Farrell, who dropped to the bench for England’s humiliating 53-10 defeat to France at Twickenham, is in line to feature from the start; Manu Tuilagi is also set to return at centre, alongside Henry Slade Last Updated: 16/03/23 7:58am Owen Farrell is … Read more

Hull 14 – 60 Salford

[ad_1] Salford Red Devils run in 10 tries in huge 60-14 away win over Hull FC, inflicting back-to-back defeats for Tony Smith’s men; Former Hull man Marc Sneyd comes back to haunt his old side with a try and eight successful conversions, along with two penalties By PA Sport Last Updated: 11/03/23 5:36pm Marc Sneyd celebrates … Read more

Six Nations: Scotland add Glasgow quartet to squad as Ireland captain Johnny Sexton included after injury | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Scotland are without Grant Gilchrist, who misses the rest of the campaign after being handed a three-week ban following his red card in the last match away to France; Last Updated: 07/03/23 2:56pm Rory Darge (L) is back in the Scotland squad, while Johnny Sexton is set to return for Ireland Glasgow quartet Simon … Read more

Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith returns to England squad ahead of France clash | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Last Updated: 05/03/23 7:08pm Marcus Smith is back in the England squad as they prepare to face France Steve Borthwick has recalled Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith to his 36-player squad for England’s upcoming Six Nations clash with France. Smith had been released from the England set-up and made available for Quins last week as … Read more

Friday’s Super League: Leigh Leopards off the mark | Catalans Dragons stay unbeaten | Rugby League News

[ad_1] Leigh Leopards ended Hull KR’s unbeaten start with their first win since earning promotion; Steve McNamara is not getting carried away after Catalans Dragons won again; Huddersfield Giants edged out Wakefield Trinity; Liam Marshall starred as Wigan Warriors beat Castleford Tigers Last Updated: 04/03/23 12:01am Leigh’s players celebrate after their victory away to Hull … Read more

Women’s British and Irish Lions tour ‘possible in future’ following positive findings from study into the possibility of women’s tour | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Former England international Shaunagh Brown: “Why wouldn’t we want a Lions tour for women? In the men’s game, it is the ultimate honour… We know how big women’s football is, but what is to say that we can’t grow at the same rate in rugby? The potential is limitless” Last Updated: 28/02/23 1:45pm A first … Read more