RTÉ Rugby podcast: Picking our Irish RWC squad, lineout issues and English bans
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman, Fiona Coghlan and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.
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Billy Vunipola handed three-match ban, will miss England's Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina
Billy Vunipola has joined Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of the World Cup after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card against Ireland.
Billy Vunipola banned for England's Rugby World Cup opener
England's Billy Vunipola has joined captain Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of next month's Rugby World Cup after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card in a warm-up match against Ireland, officials announced Wednesday.
Jimmy O'Brien pleased to show off versatility for RWC place
Jimmy O'Brien is hoping that his versatility will stand to him when Ireland head coach Andy Farrell decides on his final Rugby World Cup squad later this week.
Owen Farrell hit with four game ban after appeal
Owen Farrell has been handed a four game suspension after his red card in this month's test match against Wales was reinstated, meaning he will miss the opening two matches of England's World Cup campaign.
Argentina prop Tetaz Chaparro out of World Cup with injury
Argentina will be without tight-head prop Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro at the Rugby World Cup in France after he ruptured the Achilles tendon in his left leg in training, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Ireland assessing injury to hooker as squad decamp to France
Ireland are still assessing the foot injury sustained by Dan Sheehan and left him behind in Dublin, officials said on Tuesday, while the squad has moved to France ahead of the World Cup kick off.
'Instrumental' Dan Sheehan would be 'big loss' for Ireland – Mike Catt
Assistant coach Mike Catt admits injured hooker Dan Sheehan is “instrumental” in Ireland’s style of play and would be a “big loss” for the Rugby World Cup.