A moment of magic by Johnny Sexton salvaged Six Nations victory for Ireland against a France team that again caused controversy over use of replacement laws
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Six Nations France v Ireland Preview
Rugby World previews the France v Ireland match in round one of the 2018 Six Nations
Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week three
Scotland took pride of place among the home unions after their record win against Australia. Rugby World assesses how each nation fared in November
Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week two
Wales 13-6 Georgia Wales started brightly, making bursts in midfield, fizzing the ball wide and with Rhys Priestland pulling the strings at ten, so when Hallam Amos crossed in the…
Johnny Sexton: My Life in Pictures
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton reflects on a few photographs from his career
The race to 2023: Who will be selected to host the Rugby World Cup?
LAST MONTH, France, Ireland and South Africa made their final pitches to host Rugby World Cup 2023. On 15 November, a winning bid will be selected by the World Rugby…
Tackling debate: Rugby is a collision sport, but it’s safer than ever
The now annual rallying call by Professor Allyson Pollock to ban tackling in schools reared its divisive head again this week. Professor Pollock – who is promoting a book –…
Hotshot: Connacht back-row Paul Boyle
Ireland U20 captain Paul Boyle has swapped Leinster for Connacht in the summer of 2017
Five of rugby’s talking points from July
Pro 12 shows its cojones July saw the Pro 12 become the Pro 14 and with it, change the global rugby landscape. Never have southern hemisphere club teams competed with…
Rugby World’s Alternative Lions Awards
At the end of an emotional, roller-coaster of six weeks on tour, it’s time for Rugby World to hand out a few tongue-in-cheek gongs to a few individuals, highlights and…