Keenan returns to Ireland squad

Fullback Hugo Keenan, who has not played since last year’s British & Irish Lions tour, has been named in Ireland’s Six Nations squad. Ireland begin their campaign against defending champions France on 5 February. Keenan, who scored the series-clinching try for the...

Italy hit by injury ahead of Six Nations

Dazzling winger Ange Capuozzo has been omitted from Italy’s Six Nations squad due to injury. The 26-year-old suffered a fractured finger in club Toulouse’s Top 14 win over La Rochelle in late-December but has not featured since. Head coach Gonzalo Quesada will also be...
Lions lock-in heavyweight

Lions lock-in heavyweight

The Lions have tied down a promising forward prospect until 2029. Tighthead prop RF Schoeman has signed a new deal having continued his steady rise in Johannesburg after being named the Lions’ Junior Player of the Year and Breakthrough Player of the Year for the...

Sharks lock banned

A Sharks lock has received a four-week suspension for foul play in the Investec Champions Cup. The Sale Sharks’ Hyron Andrews was yellow-carded by referee Andrew Brace for a dangerous tackle on Toulouse replacement hooker Peato Mauvaka in the 71st minute of the match...

Sacha up for Investec Player of the Year award

Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is among the 10 nominees for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award. Selected by a panel of rugby legends and broadcast experts, the standout players from the pool stage of the Investec Champions Cup are expected to play...