Andy Farrell makes first British & Irish Lions appointments ahead of 2025 tour to Australia

The British & Irish Lions can confirm three key appointments to Head Coach Andy Farrell’s backroom team. David Nucifora comes on board as General Manager, Performance – joining up with...

Dragons v Munster | Highlights

Pieter-Steph du Toit deregistered by Verblitz

World Rugby Player of The Year Pieter-Steph du Toit has been deregistered by Toyota Verblitz after undergoing shoulder surgery in South Africa   The 32-year-old back-to-back World...

Leinster v DHL Stormers | Highlights

England name team to play Ireland in Dublin

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Ireland in Dublin on Saturday 1 February (kick-off 4.45pm, live on ITV1). Maro Itoje will captain England for the first time,...

England Six Nations Squad Update

Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell has joined the 36-player squad after a successful rehab, with fellow Saint Henry Pollock dropping out.

Glasgow Warriors v Connacht Rugby Match Preview

Glasgow Warriors v Connacht Rugby, 3.30pm, Sunday   Connacht couldn’t have gone any better in the Challenge Cup, claiming bonus point victories in all four group matches to finish as top seeds.   Now...

Irish youngster joins La Rochelle

La Rochelle have secured the services of young Irish backrow Richie Whelan for the rest of this season. Whelan has come to an agreement with the French side having attended a trial before Christmas....

Leinster v Stormers Match Preview

Leinster Rugby v DHL Stormers, 5pm, Saturday   League leaders Leinster may be without the bulk of their 24-strong contingent in the Ireland Six Nations squad, but they are able to welcome back a...