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Japan, South Africa and Belgium reach top position on day one of Women's Sevens Series Qualifying

8 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

The World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Qualifying kicked-off on Thursday in Hong Kong with Japan, Belgium and South Africa topping the respective pools.

Residency rule change unlikely to affect Bundee Aki's Ireland representation

8 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Connacht centre Bundee Aki's desire to feature for Ireland is unlikely to be affected by the change in residency qualification rules.

Josaia Raisuqe handed 10-week ban

8 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Stade Francais wing Josaia Raisuqe has been handed a 10-week ban following his red-card incident during the recently concluded European Challenge Cup encounter against Ospreys at Principality Stadium.

New Zealand likely to take on Samoa ahead of Lions series

8 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has confirmed that they are in discussion with Samoa on a possible one-off Test before they take on British and Irish Lions in a three-match series that kicks-off...

Mark Benett sidelined for up to a year

8 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Scotland international Mark Bennett has been sidelined for up to a year after undergoing a surgery on his knee.

Will Skelton to join Saracens from Waratahs

8 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Australia international Will Skelton has announced his decision to join Aviva Premiership side Saracens ahead of the next season.

'I suppose you’ve more of a license playing with Leinster than at international level'

8 years ago by The 42 - Ireland Rugby News

Sean O’Brien is enjoying Leinster’s brand of rugby under Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster.

Newcastle to host finals of 2019 European competitions

8 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Newcastle's St James' Park ground will host the 2019 edition of European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup finals.

Mixed emotions for Chinnor despite win over title rival

8 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Chinnor knew that anything less than a win against Bishop’s Stortford in Round 27 would end their National Two South title chances, but despite clinching victory, it was a strange weekend for Matt...

Stade Francais overcome Raisuqe red card to edge out Ospreys 21-25

8 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Stade Francais successfully overcame a sin-bin and a red card of Josaia Raisuqe to win the European Challenge Cup quarter-final against Ospreys at Principality Stadium on Sunday.