'Now is the right time' - Earls confirms retirement from rugby with immediate effect
Keith Earls has confirmed he is to retire from rugby with immediate effect, following Ireland's World Cup elimination.
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RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland's RWC debrief after rugby's greatest weekend
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and BJ Botha to look back on Ireland's RWC elimination at the hands of New Zealand.
Simon Raiwalui to step down as Fiji coach at end of the year
Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui will leave his post when his contract expires at the end of December, despite leading the Pacific Island nation to a quarter-final place at the World Cup.
New Zealand's O'Keeffe to referee England v S.Africa World Cup semi-final
New Zealand's Ben O'Keeffe will referee Saturday's World Cup semi-final between England and holders South Africa, World Rugby said on Tuesday, despite drawing criticism for his performance in the Springboks' quarter-final against hosts France.
Raiwalui to step down as Fiji coach at end of the year
Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui will leave his post when his contract expires at the end of December, despite leading the Pacific Island nation to a quarter-final place at the World Cup, he said on Tuesday.
Kiwi ref Ben O'Keeffe again on the whistle for Springboks' Rugby World Cup semi-final
New Zealand's Ben O'Keeffe will again be in charge of the whistle when the Springboks tackle England in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals at the Stade de France on Saturday (21:00).
Stephen Kenny focused on fixtures instead of future after Ireland beat Gibraltar
Stephen Kenny is thinking only of the Republic of Ireland’s final Euro 2024 qualifier in the Netherlands after avoiding a potential banana skin against Gibraltar.
Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand Face England-Beaters Afghanistan, Aim To Keep Their Unbeaten Run Intact
Afghanistan's upset win over defending champions England has given the side a new stature and New Zealand would underestimate Hashmatullah Shahidi's side at their own peril when the two sides clash in their World Cup match on Wednesday. While the Kiwis would look to keep their unbeaten run going in the tournament, Afghanistan, who shocked England by 69 runs, would be keen to create another big upset and put their campaign firmly on track in the showpiece event. New Zealand are going great guns in the tournament, having won all three matches so far and are currently placed second on the points table, trailing India on net run rate.