Andy Farrell says he sought to stop Keith Earls from retiring last year
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has revealed he persuaded World Cup-bound wing Keith Earls not to retire.
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Andy Farrell: I had to persuade Keith Earls not to retire
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has revealed he persuaded World Cup-bound wing Keith Earls not to retire.
Back to World Cup business for Boks: 'All focus on Scotland from this moment on,' says Duane
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says Friday's record-breaking win over New Zealand has already been put on the backburner, with their focus now firmly on Scotland, who they face in their Rugby World Cup opener.
Delay in disciplinary process left Johnny Sexton 'frustrated'
Johnny Sexton says that he will be hugely motivated to hit the ground running when he finally makes his return in Ireland's World Cup opener against Romania in just under two weeks.
Ianis Hagi breaks Rangers transfer exit silence as worried fans reckon Alaves loan deal is not as it seems
Ianis Hagi has has sent an emotional farewell to Rangers after joining Alaves on loan.
Sexton regrets 'mistake' which led to summer suspension
Johnny Sexton admits he instantly regretted the heated exchange with referee Jaco Peyper which caused him to miss three Rugby World Cup warm-up matches through suspension.
Healy ruled out of otherwise full strength Irish squad
DUBLIN : Ireland prop Cian Healy was ruled out of the World Cup through injury on Sunday as coach Andy Farrell named an otherwise full strength squad looking to finally banish their miserable tournament record.
Boks' Pool B foes Ireland name Rugby World Cup squad, veteran prop Healy misses out
Veteran prop Cian Healy was left out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup squad due to injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced on Sunday.