‘Attritional’ Boks have the right mindset
Former Ireland and British & Irish Lions loose forward Stephen Ferris says South Africa’s Twickenham triumph supports his hypothesis that the Springboks will win the World Cup.
Ireland suffer World Cup blow
Veteran prop Cian Healy was left out of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad due to injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Sunday.
Ireland survive Samoa scare
Ireland were pushed to their limits and suffered an injury blow as the world number one side limped over the line against a fired-up Samoa in a World Cup warm-up in Bayonne on Saturday.
Boks to dethrone Ireland?
The Springboks could go into the World Cup as the world’s number-one side with a good win against the All Blacks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
LIVE: Ireland vs Samoa
Follow the live action as Ireland face Samoa in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Bayonne. #IREvSAM
Ireland facing hooker headache
Ireland are set to be without hooker Dan Sheehan for the World Cup pool clash against the Springboks after the Leinster star suffered a foot injury in the warm-up matches.
Rassie’s Ireland links growing legs
Rassie Erasmus is considering leaving the Springboks after being placed on a reported shortlist of candidates for a top job in Irish rugby.
Vunipola sees red as Ireland soar
Billy Vunipola became the second England player to be sent off in a week as Ireland eased to a five-try World Cup warm-up win in Dublin on Saturday.
Farrell senior slams ‘circus’ over Owen
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has labelled the “circus” surrounding the row over son Owen’s rescinded red card “absolutely disgusting”.
LIVE: Ireland vs England
Follow the live action as Ireland host England in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Dublin. #IREvENG
