Leicester 16 – 6 Edinburgh

[ad_1] Replacement Jasper Wiese got the only try as hosts Leicester Tigers overcame Edinburgh in the last-16 clash at Mattioli Woods Welford Road; compatriot Handre Pollard kicked three penalties and a conversion, while Emiliano Boffelli’s two penalties accounted for the visitors’ tally Last Updated: 31/03/23 11:57pm Jasper Wiese goes over for the only try in … Read more

Amy Cokayne: The Red Roses’ try-scoring machine performing for England at a unique rate | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Amy Cokayne is a try-scoring machine for the Red Roses, despite the fact she plays at hooker Amy Cokayne notched two tries for England in their opening 2023 Women’s Six Nations victory over Scotland last week, and the 26-year-old’s try-scoring exploits have her performing at a quite unique rate. On the occasion of her … Read more

Women’s Six Nations 2023: Zoe Aldcroft replaces Sarah Hunter as Delaney Burns makes debut for England against Italy | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Marlie Packer has been named as England captain for the remainder of the Six Nations; England continue their Six Nations campaign when they face Italy at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton on Sunday, with kick-off at 3pm Last Updated: 30/03/23 4:35pm Zoe Aldcroft will line up at No 8 after Sarah Hunter’s retirement England head … Read more

Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain’s final Leinster season set to finish prematurely due to injury | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Johnny Sexton will see a specialist on Tuesday and have a procedure on his injured groin, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen confirmed; the 37-year-old picked up the injury in Ireland’s final Six Nations win over England earlier this month that clinched the Grand Slam Last Updated: 27/03/23 3:03pm Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton will retire … Read more

England captain Marlie Packer promises to continue Sarah Hunter’s Red Roses legacy | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] England host Italy at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton on Sunday April 2 in Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations; Scotland are in action next Saturday for the second round of the championship, hosting Wales at the Dam Health Stadium in Edinburgh Last Updated: 27/03/23 11:10am Marlie Packer insists she will continue the legacy … Read more

Bath 36 – 19 Exeter

[ad_1] Cameron Redpath, Ollie Lawrence, Beno Obano, Joe Cokanasiga and Tom Dunn all scored tries to clinch the bonus point for Bath, while Ben Spencer kicked four conversions and Piers Francis landed a late penalty to help the hosts triumph at the Recreation Ground Last Updated: 26/03/23 5:43pm Joe Cokanasiga celebrates scoring Bath’s third try … Read more

Welsh Rugby Union member clubs vote in favour of major governance reforms | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Interim chief executive Nigel Walker described the vote as the “beginning of a journey” to bring “trust and faith” back to Welsh Rugby; the Welsh Rugby Union will now appoint an independent non-executive director as chair Last Updated: 26/03/23 1:22pm Welsh Rugby Union member clubs voted overwhelmingly in favour of major governance reforms at … Read more

Women’s Six Nations: Sarah Hunter to captain England in final game before retirement; Mackenzie Carson to debut | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Sarah Hunter to captain England in Women’s Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday, her final game before retirement; England hand debut to former Canada prop Mackenzie Carson; lock Rosie Galligan will sit out entire tournament with hamstring injury sustained in training Last Updated: 22/03/23 5:07pm Sarah Hunter will retire from rugby after England’s … Read more

England full-back Freddie Steward’s red card against Ireland in Six Nations rescinded | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Freddie Steward was sent off just before half-time in Saturday’s 29-16 defeat in Dublin after a challenge on Hugo Keenan; Steward’s red card card has been rescinded to a yellow, meaning he can feature in upcoming Leicester Tigers matches Last Updated: 22/03/23 10:56am Freddie Steward was sent off late in the first half of … Read more

Andy Farrell backed for British and Irish Lions role after leading Ireland to Six Nations Grand Slam victory | Rugby Union News

[ad_1] Ireland completed their 2023 Six Nations campaign with a record of five wins from five, having beaten France and England in Dublin alongside away wins in Wales, Italy and Scotland; Andy Farrell among the favourites to coach British and Irish Lions in 2025 Last Updated: 21/03/23 10:13am Please use Chrome browser for a more … Read more