Connacht inflicted a first Rainbow Cup defeat on Munster with a breathless win over their inter-provincial rivals.Fly-half Conor Fitzgerald starred with 14 points, with Sammy Arnold and Kieran Marmion also crossing for Connacht.Munster scored twice in the first half through James Cronin and Rhys Marshall, but could not find a breakthrough in a tense finale at Thomond Park.Their losing bonus…

Nine months ago Deborah Fleming had lost her job and was wondering whether the loss of her childhood dream would follow.In primary school, the now 29-year-old told her teacher she wanted one thing: to represent her country in sport.A few years later that goal was narrowed down slightly. Fleming wanted to compete for Great Britain at an Olympics.A couple of…

England attack coach Simon Amor has stepped down after 16 months in the role while skills coach Jason Ryles will also leave the set-up.Ryles was due to arrive for the 2021 Six Nations but did not travel from Australia because of Covid-19 concerns.England's attack came under fire as they finished a disappointing fifth in the tournament.A Rugby Football Union (RFU)…

The British and Irish Lions' schedule for this summer's tour of South Africa has been amended to reduce the risk of disruption caused by coronavirus.The team will play eight matches in three cities rather than six.Warren Gatland's side start in Johannesburg before playing in nearby Pretoria, while the first Test against the world champions is in Cape Town.A Lions statement…