Rugby
Competition at scrum-half 'a nice pressure', says Scotland's Price
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Monday, 19 October 2020 11:03
The competition for places at scrum-half in the Scotland team is "a nice pressure to be under" as they begin the Autumn Nations Cup, says Ali Price.Gregor Townsend's side face Georgia on Friday before Tests against Italy, France and Fiji.The Scots will also play Wales in their concluding Six Nations match on 31 October."There's four or five guys that all…
Shaun Edwards: France defence coach set for second Wales reunion
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Sunday, 18 October 2020 22:16
Defence coach Shaun Edwards is preparing for a second reunion when France host Wales on Saturday in Paris. It is an occasion he hopes he will enjoy more than the first.After a 12-year stint as part of Warren Gatland's Wales coaching set-up finished at the end of 2019, Edwards helped his new France side defeat Wayne Pivac's team in the…
'Why take away the opportunity?' - Exeter's Gareth Steenson urges IRFU to reconsider Ireland selection policy
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Monday, 19 October 2020 07:21
Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson has called on the IRFU to review its policy which prevents players playing for a club outside Ireland from being selected for international duty.The 35-year-old Dungannon native was part of the Exeter squad that won the European Champions Cup on Saturday.Steenson has never played for Ireland, having first moved to England with Rotherham Titans in…
Six Nations: Ireland players want to give people a lift - Garry Ringrose
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Monday, 19 October 2020 06:09
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says his team want give the country a lift when they resume Six Nations action by hosting Italy on Saturday.Ireland last played in February and the tournament was suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.While elite sport goes on, much of the sporting landscape continues to suffer under restrictions designed to reduce the rising number…
Wasps: Four more positive Covid-19 tests puts Premiership final appearance in doubt
Written by I Dig Sports
Published in
Rugby
Monday, 19 October 2020 06:32
Wasps' participation in Saturday's Premiership final against Exeter at Twickenham is in doubt after four more players tested positive for Covid-19.Four players and three staff members tested positive last week, meaning the club now has eight players self-isolating who would be unavailable.A decision on whether or not Wasps can play will be made on Wednesday after another round of testing…
More...
Monday, 19 October 2020 04:25
Rugby Football Union: O2 signs new five-year deal with RFU
Monday, 19 October 2020 01:42
Scotland: The key issues for Gregor Townsend this autumn
Monday, 19 October 2020 01:48
Rob Baxter: Exeter boss may have England ambition says Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe
Saturday, 17 October 2020 23:14
European Champions Cup: Does dynasty beckon for Exeter after historic win?
Saturday, 17 October 2020 22:55
New Zealand 27-7 Australia: All Black's Eden Park dominance continues
Saturday, 17 October 2020 14:54
Premier 15s: Harlequins maintain perfect start with win at Wasps
Saturday, 17 October 2020 13:38
European player of the year: Exeter number eight Sam Simmonds wins award
Saturday, 17 October 2020 13:20
Champions Cup final: Exeter Chiefs 'never go away', says head coach Rob Baxter
Friday, 16 October 2020 09:31
Champions Cup final: Hogg & Russell face off in European final to savour
Friday, 16 October 2020 22:59
Exeter v Racing 92: The inside story of Exeter's rise to the Champions Cup final
Friday, 16 October 2020 09:58
Wasps: Bristol placed on standby for Premiership final over coronavirus outbreak
Friday, 16 October 2020 05:02
Ryan Jones: Ex-Wales captain leaves WRU performance director role
Friday, 16 October 2020 04:47
Champions Cup final: Exeter v Racing 92 (Sat)
Friday, 16 October 2020 00:01
Rugby Championship: South Africa pull out because of coronavirus disruption
Thursday, 15 October 2020 11:28
England include Ollie Lawrence, Tom de Glanville and Beno Obano in training squad
Thursday, 15 October 2020 08:51
European Challenge Cup final: Bristol Bears v Toulon
Thursday, 15 October 2020 06:49
Six Nations: Ireland lock Iain Henderson to miss two remaining games
Thursday, 15 October 2020 07:04
Champions Cup final: Exeter Chiefs 'overwhelming favourites' - Matt Dawson
Thursday, 15 October 2020 02:56
Sam Lousi: Scarlets second-row handed four-week ban
Thursday, 15 October 2020 04:08