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Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lion Series winner Hugo Keenan has fractured his thumb in training, which excludes him from Irelands Six Nations opener against France next week. The post Hugo Keenan out of Six Nati...

Connacht and Ireland Centre Bundee Aki has been dropped from the Ireland Six Nations squad to face France on Thursday next week. The post Ireland star Bundee Aki dropped from Six Nations opener appeared first on The Rugb...

Bundee Aki looks set to miss Ireland's opening Six Nations match against France as he was replaced in the squad due to a disciplinary issue.

Modern rugby is defined by the strategic impact of bench players during tight matches. Coaches manage player fatigue while preserving the tactical structure of the entire team. Squads with strong depth often rely on subs...

Frances Six Nations preparations have been dealt a devastating blow after Uini Atonio was forced to retire with immediate effect following a heart attack. The post Uini Atonio retires in a seismic blow to France ahead of...

Leeds Rhinos' Jake Connor and Hull KR's Mikey Lewis join Jenna on The Bench, where Lewis apologises for THAT clip!

France international Uini Atonio has been forced to retire from rugby union after suffering a heart attack.

Leeds Rhinos hooker Jarrod O'Connor has agreed a new two-year contract extension that will keep him with the club until at least the end of the 2028 Betfred Super League season.

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