World Cup winners and losers at halfway mark
Ireland on track
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Robbie Henshaw waiting for chance due to form of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw accepts he may have to remain patient for opportunities at his third Rugby World Cup due to the “flying” form of positional rivals Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose.
Former butcher Sebastian ready to grab his Scotland chance
LILLE, France : Scotland's Javan Sebastian quit rugby to become a butcher but it was a short-lived career change and he has come full circle to earn a first Rugby World Cup start in Saturday's Pool B fixture against Romania in Lille.
Tonga makes 3 changes to take on Springboks
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has made three changes to the starting lineup to play South Africa in the Pacific Islanders' third Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Marseille on Sunday.
Stephen Ferris: World Cup schedule working out for Ireland
Stephen Ferris reckons Ireland's World Cup schedule has "panned out really well", as they take a well-earned break from action this weekend.
Healy starts for Scotland as Townsend rests regulars against Romania
Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office showdown with Ireland.
Rangers news latest as Hagi finds his feet with Alaves rave reviews and fellow loanee Lowry admits first goal amnesia
Things might have been different for Ianis Hagi if he’d stayed at Rangers given Michael Beale’s mounting injury problems - but the Romanian took a step in the right direction while on loan to Spanish side Alaves.
'I thought I was going home' - Conan relieved to return to action after foot injury scare
Jack Conan says he thought his Rugby World Cup was over before it began after a set-back in his recovery from a foot injury, but the Ireland number 8 has declared himself fit and ready to go for his side's final Pool B game against Scotland next week.