rugby Pro12 still facing testing future ahead of new seasonTalk of a possible American expansion has lit the path towards a new Guinness Pro12 season that gets underway tonight but winning over hearts and minds within its current borders remains the main challenge for tournament organisers.
rugby New Italy coach Conor O'Shea won't be able to count on Andrea MasiItalian back Andrea Masi has been forced to retire from rugby following medical advice on an Achilles tendon injury.
rugby Win boosts Connacht's Champions Cup hopeConnacht kept alive their hopes of European Champions Cup qualification with a 40-10 away win over bottom-of-the-table Zebre in the Guinness PRO12.