The Government will today launch an ambitious go-it-alone plan to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup with games to be hosted in rugby and GAA stadiums north and south of the border.

New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew has claimed the Six Nations’ block vote against the most controversial experimental law variation (ELV) was “ridiculous”.

CLIVE WOODWARD looks set to unveil his first post-World Cup squad today - and the identity of England’s new captain.

Rob Howley is back in the international rugby spotlight - a month after retiring from international rugby.