Samoa's Ala'alatoa unconvinced by Nations Cup proposal
Samoa captain Michael Ala'alatoa isn't convinced that the newly-proposed Nations Cup will help close the gap on Tier One countries.
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Andrew Goodman: World Rugby's Nations Championship is 'a work in progress'
Andrew Goodman believes World Rugby's new 'Nations Championship' could have a positive effect on the game, but only if Tier 2 sides can still get exposure to games against Tier 1 opposition.
Shoulder injury rules Healy out for 'a number of weeks'
Cain Healy has been dealt an injury setback, with the Leinster and Ireland prop ruled out for multiple weeks due to a shoulder issue.
Irish support spurring South Africa's Kleyn on 'fantastic journey'
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was "outside the realm of thinking" just months ago.
Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was “outside the realm of thinking” just months ago.
England's Wayne Barnes to officiate Springboks' Rugby World Cup final clash against All Blacks
England's Wayne Barnes will referee South Africa's Rugby World Cup final clash against New Zealand in Paris on Saturday.
Steward at fullback for England, Marler and Martin start v Springboks
PARIS : England have recalled fullback Freddie Steward to start Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa, while Joe Marler and George Martin are drafted into the pack in the team named by coach Steve Borthwick on Thursday.
After they were written off early, Pumas and All Blacks meet in World Cup semifinal
PARIS: Argentina and New Zealand weren’t supposed to get this far after losing their opening games at the Rugby World Cup. The Pumas were seen as no-hopers, the All Blacks perceived as a faded force.