Ireland’s best to face Wallabies
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has selected a strong squad for their three-Test series against the Wallabies in Australia this June.
‘England will beat Boks, win World Cup’
Outgoing England assistant coach Paul Gustard says he is confident they will win their three-match series with the Springboks and the 2019 World Cup.
France captain rested, Fofana returns
France coach Jacques Brunel has announced his 32-man squad for their three-Test series against the All Blacks in June.
Uncapped trio in All Blacks squad
Shannon Frizell, Jordan Taufua and Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi have been included in the All Blacks’ 33-man squad for the three-Test series against France in June.
‘Australian rugby being left behind’
Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones says Australia is no longer a powerhouse in rugby union and needs to confront the diminishing interest in the game.
Jones: Farrell must ‘frighten’ players
England coach Eddie Jones says he wants captain Owen Farrell to leave his mark on the team during their upcoming June test series against the Springboks.
Wales without quartet for Bok Test
Luke Charteris, Josh Adams, Tomas Francis and Josh Navidi will miss Wales’ Test against the Boks in Washington DC on 2 June.
Ireland to play Italy in USA
Ireland will face Italy at Soldier Field in Chicago on 3 November.
England’s Shields move ‘desperate’
Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall says England’s call-up of Hurricanes flank Brad Shields shows ‘they are a lot more vulnerable’.
England call on Cipriani, Shields
Eddie Jones has included flyhalf Danny Cipriani and loose forward Brad Shields in England’s 34-man squad for their three-Test series against the Springboks in June.
