Jackman: 'Friend could be just what Wallabies need'
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman says that Australian rugby needs a diplomatic, unifying figure who can bring warring factions together and suggested Andy Friend as a possible candidate.
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Ireland win WXV3 title in Dubai as World Rugby's new women's initiative reaches climax
As rugby’s two greatest rivals prepared to play for the sport’s biggest prize in France, World Rugby’s new initiative for the women’s game was reaching its climax in Dubai.
Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points
The 10th edition of the World Cup was also its longest, producing highs and lows across its eight weeks.
Andy Farrell named World Rugby Coach of the Year
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been named World Rugby Coach of the Year, while Ardie Savea was crowned Men's 15s Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Paris.
Brian Hogan on O'Loughlin Gaels triumph: 'You want to beat the best - that's what we've done'
O'Loughlin Gaels manager Brian Hogan said his side had "beaten the best" in dethroning All-Ireland champions Ballyhale Shamrocks to win their first KIlkenny SHC title since 2016.
World Rugby Awards: Champions Springboks snubbed as Farrell, Savea win big
A mere day after the Springboks secured their title as back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions and clinched the Webb Ellis trophy for a record-breaking fourth time, Jacques Nienaber, Eben Etzebeth, and Manie Libbok left the World Rugby Awards on Sunday evening in Paris, France, without any accolades in hand.
Ireland’s Andy Farrell chosen as World Rugby Coach of the Year
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has been chosen as World Rugby Coach of the Year.
Nathan Doak kicks 16 points as Ulster secure second win of season against Bulls
First-half tries from Tom Stewart and Jacob Stockdale helped Ulster to a hard-fought 26-19 victory over the Bulls on what was the first game played at the Kingspan Stadium’s new synthetic surface.