IRELAND
Jake White hails Bulls' grit after Munster away win: 'One of our biggest'
Bulls head coach Jake White hailed the defensive grit and will to win of his team as they hung on for a valuable 16-13 win over Munster in Ireland on Saturday.
Ireland appoint Paul O'Connell as head coach following Simon Easterby exit
Paul O'Connell will take charge of Ireland for an interim period after Simon Easterby was drafted into Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching staff.
Stormers unveil touring squad for crucial URC matches in Llanelli and Belfast
A 30-man Stormers squad left Cape Town on Tuesday for a vital two-match United Rugby Championship tour in Wales and Ireland over the next fortnight.
Ireland keep slim Six Nations hopes alive after narrow victory against Italy
Ireland kept their slim hopes of Six Nations glory alive but were made to sweat before beating Italy 22-17 at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Saturday.
Ireland bench Sam Prendergast as Easterby turns to Jack Crowley for Italy clash
Interim head coach Simon Easterby has made a few changes to his Ireland side to face Italy, including replacing flyhalf Sam Prendergast.
England move above Ireland in Six Nations standings with convincing Italy win
England scored seven tries to see off Italy 47-24 in a one-sided Six Nations encounter at Twickenham on Sunday.
