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Tuesday Afternoon Round Up

Dragons sign Springbok star Zane Kirchner Newport Gwent Dragons have confirmed the signing of Springbok Zane Kirchner.   “I am delighted to welcome Zane to the Dragons," commented Dragons...

Italy announce team to face France

Following  their 36-15 defeat to England, Italy coach Conor O'Shea has made 3 changes to his starting line-up.   In the front row Leonardo Ghiraldini replaces Ornel Gega, while at flyhalf...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

Paddy Jackson commits to Ulster   Ulster Rugby have announced that Paddy Jackson has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until at least the summer of 2019.   "To...

Italy suffer Tommaso Allan injury blow

Italy are set to be without fly-half Tommaso Allan for the rest of the Six Nations after he suffered a dislocated shoulder against England.   A medical update from the team says Allan faces 30 days...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

Newcastle Falcons sign DTH van der Merwe Newcastle Falcons have added another proven top-level try-scorer to their squad with the news that Canada and Scarlets wing DTH van der Merwe is moving to Kingston...

Italy team to face England

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has named Michele Campagnaro and Tommaso Allan in his backline that will take on England on Sunday.   They are two of three changes in the backs as Giulio Bisegni...

Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

Tigers confirm the signing of France international centre Maxime Mermoz   Tigers agreed terms with the 30-year-old Mermoz after losing both Matt Toomua and Manu Tuilagi to long-term injury this...

O'Shea makes 5 changes to Italy for opener against Wales

Italy coach Conor O'Shea has made five changes from the team that beat South Africa in November for its Six Nations opener against Wales on Sunday.   Maxime Mbanda, who is making his debut in the...

2017 6 Nations Preview

6 Nations Preview England Prospects: On a current win streak of 14 Test wins as they enter the tournament and lie four games away from equalling New Zealand’s world record for tier one successive...

Highlights: Canada vs Italy