Itoje reacts to Edogbo racism storm

England captain Maro Itoje has come out in defence of young Ireland lock Edwin Edogbo, describing the impact of social media as “corrosive”. This after debutant Edogbo was subjected to racist abuse online. Edogbo, born and raised in County Cork to Nigerian parents,...

Murray: I was disappointed Rassie left

Former Munster and Ireland scrumhalf Conor Murray admits he wonders what might have been had Rassie Erasmus stayed in Limerick a little longer. Murray, who played under Erasmus during his stint at Munster, believes the Bok boss was destined for greatness long before...

Toulon coach takes time-out

Pierre Mignoni is taking a mid-season break as Toulon head coach. The decision comes following a defeat that dropped his team out of the Top 14 playoff places. “Pierre Mignoni, director of rugby, wished to take a break this week and the club has of course accepted...

JP backs Sharks’ future

JP Pietersen’s team selection for Ellis Park is about more than beating the Lions, it is about building the Sharks for next season and beyond, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that the head coach has made a deliberate shift from relying on...