Новости за 07.03.2018

Centre Sam James signs a new four-year contract with Premiership club Sale Sharks.

Munster announce that number eight Robin Copeland will depart from the Irish province at the end of this season.

Bath and England flanker Sam Underhill will miss the rest of the Premiership season after rupturing a tendon in his big toe.

Blair Kinghorn expects to be targeted by Ireland's kicking game when he comes in for his first Scotland start on Saturday.

England have not discussed earning a bonus point against France despite potentially needing one to keep their Six Nations hopes alive.

The BBC expresses its disappointment at losing out to Irish subscription channel Premier Sports for Pro14 broadcasting rights.

Blair Kinghorn is handed his first Scotland start as winger Tommy Seymour misses out against Ireland in the Six Nations through injury.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland makes 10 changes for Sunday's Six Nations game against Italy.

Alex Muller has found a release from her anxiety problems through rugby and the Inner Warrior camps that introduced her to the game.

Scotland hooker Stuart McInally says Ireland will be their "hardest" challenge yet but they are upbeat about their prospects.