The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has apologised for publishing “a poorly worded” concussion statement in the match programme for Ireland’s recent Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Italy. The…
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Analysis: All Blacks bucking current attacking trends
In terms of attacking trends, what we’ve seen over the last few months – and in particular as we get closer to the start of the Rugby World Cup –…
Zander Fagerson ban means he will be available for World Cup opener
We now know the extent of the Zander Fagerson ban after we saw the TMO Bunker upgrade his yellow to a red card in Scotland’s encounter with France. Having charged…
Video of Ronan O’Gara’s French team talk goes viral
It’s a look behind the curtain, as French television channel Canal+ aired scenes from inside the camp of two-time European champions, La Rochelle. But in the aftermath, it’s coach Ronan…
Borthwick hints at key reason Slade and Dombrandt missed out on squad
The England head coach has prioritised versatility in his 33-man group
Two-try Doris stars as Ireland beat Italy 33-17
Business as usual. Ireland, the world’s No 1 ranked team, won the first of their World Cup warm-up matches 33-17 against Italy, scoring five tries to two at the Aviva…
Five things Steve Borthwick learned from sloppy England defeat to Wales
You hope for Steve Borthwick’s sake that he had pretty much decided upon his final 33-man England Rugby World Cup squad before Saturday’s sloppy 20-9 defeat to Wales, because he…
Wales flyer Rees-Zammit controversially denied wonder try by TMO
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit was controversially denied what would have been a phenomenal try against England after the TMO ruled that he had knocked on the ball. After a tepid…
Wales slice England open in devastating second half to secure victory
Wales came roaring out of the blocks at the start of the second half to slice England open with two devastating tries on their way to a 20-9 victory to…
Watch Marcus Smith get told off by referee Nic Berry against Wales
Marcus Smith got told off by referee Nic Berry after dashing over to speak to his Harlequins and England half-back colleague Danny Care as the scrum was packing down against…