Australia v Ireland - Ireland player ratings
Ireland have won their first series in Australia since 1979. The Six Nations champions edged the Wallabies 20-16 in the third Test…
Nathaniel Cope
23 Jun 2018, 9:46
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The alarming slide of Argentina - why has it gone so wrong
Head coach Daniel Hourcade is on his way out after Saturday’s match with Scotland. With the Rugby Championship just months away …
Nathaniel Cope
22 Jun 2018, 14:43
Holders Leinster handed crunch Champions Cup pool
Holders Leinster will be given a stern test of their credentials after being drawn Pool 1, with the four teams having 11 Champions…
Nathaniel Cope
20 Jun 2018, 10:30
Wasps' new forward coach Wilson abandons club for international job
Wasps preparations for the new Gallagher Premiership season have been dealt a massive blow with new forwards coach Danny Wilson de…
Nathaniel Cope
18 Jun 2018, 5:17
Australia vs Ireland – Ireland player ratings
Ireland picked up their first away win over Australia for 39 years with a 26-21 victory in Melbourne to leave their three-Test ser…
Nathaniel Cope
16 Jun 2018, 9:48
Are Australia’s scrum issues over thanks to some Fijian input?
Scrummaging prowess is not something you’d necessarily associate with Australia, but progress appears to be happening under new …
Nathaniel Cope
15 Jun 2018, 12:36
'Don't panic' - Farrell comes out fighting in wake of criticism
England have lost their last four Test matches but there's no reason to panic according to captain Owen Farrell, who has outlined …
Nathaniel Cope
15 Jun 2018, 9:45
Ruthless Schmidt to take axe to team for second Aussie Test - reports
Joe Schmidt has decided to make a raft of changes after Ireland's defeat to Australia in the first Test.
Nathaniel Cope
13 Jun 2018, 11:04
Huge backlash as World Rugby issue 'warning' to Tu’ungafasi over Grosso tackle
World Rugby has come in for some stinging criticism over independent Citing Commissioner Freek Burger's decision to issue All Blac…
Nathaniel Cope
12 Jun 2018, 16:15
Frustrated Sexton warns of 'relentless' Cheika and Farrell plots how to beat Aussies
Johnny Sexton thinks the second Test against Australia in Melbourne will be just as physical as last week's 18-9 defeat in Brisban…
Nathaniel Cope
12 Jun 2018, 5:35
England bring in new hooker Singleton for Boks tour
After Schalk Brits' surprise call-up to the Springboks squad, England themselves have made an addition to their squad at hooker - …
Nathaniel Cope
11 Jun 2018, 8:44
What’s happened to the ‘next Jason Robinson’ Kyle Eastmond and where to now?
Kyle Eastmond is just 28 years old and is without a club after being released by Wasps at the end of the season, it's a vast downt…
Nathaniel Cope
01 Jun 2018, 15:47
'Fried' Carbery explains reasons for Leinster departure and why he chose Munster
Ireland's New Zealand-born playmaker Joey Carbery has explained why he's leaving Leinster and given his reasons for choosing Munst…
Nathaniel Cope
01 Jun 2018, 9:31
Video: Rookie Wallabies hooker Uelese vows to put on the "old man's pants" against Ireland
Australia will go into their three-Test tour against Ireland with a pair of rookie hookers, one of whom vowed to put on the "old m…
Nathaniel Cope
29 May 2018, 12:05
McCall and backroom team sign new deals at Saracens and it may not be good news for England
Premiership champions Saracens have agreed a contract extensions for Mark McCall and six of his backroom staff including one perso…
Nathaniel Cope
29 May 2018, 5:00
Former Ireland and Ulster centre Stuart Olding's new club confirmed
Former Ireland and Ulster centre Stuart Olding has finally found a new club after a reported move to Sale Sharks collapsed.
Nathaniel Cope
28 May 2018, 11:54
Jared Payne makes announcement on his future
Ireland and Ulster player Jared Payne has spoken about his future after suffering a head injury while on tour with the British & I…
Nathaniel Cope
28 May 2018, 5:49
Connacht call Aussie Friend, as ex-Harlequins head coach takes over
Connacht have appointed Andy Friend as their new head coach and his CV is certainly impressive.
Nathaniel Cope
24 May 2018, 9:05
Cheika gives his verdict on Folau and has word of warning for Grand Slam champions
Michael Cheika has spoken about Israel Folau's controversial social media comments, while also detailing how he plans to defeat Ir…
Nathaniel Cope
23 May 2018, 7:09
New DOR Kidney lays out his plans for London Irish as they plot swift Premiership return
London Irish have confirmed that Declan Kidney will be their new director of rugby, replacing Nick Kennedy who stepped down from t…
Nathaniel Cope
22 May 2018, 16:15
