Sharks add front-row depth

Sharks add front-row depth

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of a loosehead prop on a three-year contract. Cameron Dawson has joined the Sharks from the Cheetahs after featuring for the Bloemfontein-based outfit in this season’s EPCR Challenge Cup. A former Paul Roos Gymnasium pupil, Dawson...

Prendergast brothers start for Ireland

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has picked Sam and Cian Prendergast to start together for the first time, against France in Paris on Thursday. Flyhalf Sam, 22, retains his place in the side from the last two autumn internationals, while flanker Cian, 25, is rewarded for...

Fit-again Dupont partners Jalibert

Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will make his return for France against Ireland in Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris. Dupont has not played for Les Bleus since tearing his cruciate knee ligament against Ireland in March during last year’s Six Nations tournament....