The Vodacom Bulls became the first South African team to win a BKT United Rugby Championship fixture at Thomond Park as they battled past Munster in a 16-13 victory.
Having supported Leicester Tigers men’s team since she was a little girl and now playing for their women’s team, it is perhaps no surprise that Leah Bartlett is excited that Scotland are going to be playing at Mattioli Woods Welford Road this coming Saturday.
Until they can find a way to enjoy kicking penalty goals as much as they like to convert tries, the Reds will not unseat their Canberra brethren as kings of Australia.
Italy’s players gave head coach Fabio Roselli the best possible birthday present on Sunday with a Guinness Women’s Six Nations win in Scotland, and he believes the triumph will give the squad confidence for the rest of the tournament.
Scotland hooker Lana Skeldon has thanked three of her best friends in rugby for their “endless support, care and kindness” shown during her recent four-month injury lay-off.
Edinburgh have acted decisively to shore up depth at fly-half, revealing contract deals for three stand-offs in the space of three hours on Thursday afternoon.
The Hurricanes sit on the cusp of a playoff berth heading into round nine's clash with the Crusaders in Wellington and have the luxury of consistent selection for the derby.
Wallabies legend George Gregan has urged England to embrace the positive energy created by playing in a home Rugby World Cup.
While the Reds are focused on finessing their playing style in SRP, big rewards loom on the horizon for the Australia hooker.