Ringrose: Leinster driven by heartbreak

Garry Ringrose admits last season’s devastating Investec Champions Cup semi-final collapse still lingers inside the Leinster camp. A year ago, Leinster were stunned 37-34 by Northampton Saints in Dublin in one of the most painful defeats of the province’s recent...

Scots set sights on Saffa twins

Scotland Rugby have reportedly stepped up efforts to recruit more South African rugby talent, with a pair of highly rated age-group brothers among the union’s latest targets. Daily Mail reports that twins Josh and James Mackenzie, who attend Kingswood College in...

Teen debutant part of Van Graan’s Bath plan

Head coach Johann van Graan could roll the dice at scrumhalf as Bath prepare for a daunting Investec Champions Cup semi-final at Bordeaux-Begles. BBC reports that a mounting injury crisis at No 9 has left Bath short on options ahead of Sunday’s clash, and may force...
Rassie gives props to fearless Eddie

Rassie gives props to fearless Eddie

Rassie Erasmus has praised Eddie Jones after the Japan coach recently accused Ireland bosses of using their influence with World Rugby for favourable Test match scheduling. In the inaugural Nations Championship this year, the Brave Blossoms must travel 10 hours to...

Double blow for Bordeaux

Title-holders Bordeaux Begles will be without two key figures on and off the field in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bath. The defending champions have been dealt a blow with the news that prop Jefferson Poirot is ruled out after picking up a...