URC Talking Points: Wales Hopefuls Impress as Cardiff and Dragons Shine
Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.
Leicester Hold Off Newcastle for First Premiership Win
Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.
Frawley’s Debut Try Seals Bonus‑Point Win for Connacht
Connacht secure their first win of the season thanks to a late winner from debutant Ciaran Frawley against Benetton in Treviso.
🏉 Four Men Down – But Australia Still Beat South Africa
Australia are reduced to 11 men but dig in for a remarkable win against a much-changed South Africa side as they beat the world champions 42-38 in Perth.
🏃 Shedding and Raising Pounds – Jones Tackles Longest Run
Former Wales prop Adam Jones will face one of his greatest challenges when he tackles the Cardiff half-marathon.
🏉 Wales Suffer Scrum‑Half Lockwood Blow for USA Test
Scrum-half Seren Lockwood is out of Wales' second WXV Test, against USA, after failing a head injury assessment.
🏉 IRFU Await News of ‘Massive Opportunity’ to Join PWR
Lynne Cantwell, head of women's strategy for the IRFU, believes the potential of Irish sides forming part of a future British and Irish League represents a major opportunity.
⚽ ‘He’s an Idiot, But He’s Our Idiot’ – Saints Fans on Pollock Contract Stand‑Off
How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and his fans?
🏉 Courtney Lawes Says Overseas Stars Should Play for England
England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes.
Losing Gloucester Captaincy Was ‘Brutal’ – Ludlow Speaks Out
Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow on losing the captaincy last season, his two England caps, and chasing a record in his upcoming testimonial season.