Four-try Samoa down Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
Samoa ran in four tries as they continued their preparations for the World Cup with a 34-9 bonus-point win over Tonga in the final round of the Pacific Nations Cup in Apia on Saturday.
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Ireland v Italy: All you need to know ahead of Rugby World Cup warm-up match
The countdown to the Rugby World Cup ramps up on Saturday when Ireland face Italy in their first warm-up match, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
Farrell believes strength in depth will be key to Ireland's World Cup hopes
Andy Farrell insists squad depth will be key to Ireland achieving their dream of World Cup glory after handing opportunities to a number of fringe players for Saturday’s warm-up clash with Italy.
Paul O'Connell has no concerns with inexperienced Ireland fly-halves
Paul O’Connell has no reservations about the possibility of Ross Byrne, Jack Crowley or Ciaran Frawley starting a World Cup match in place of influential Ireland captain Johnny Sexton.
Ireland vs Italy preview: Irish team gear up for first World Cup warm-up game
With just one month until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, Ireland are preparing for the tournament with three warm-up games.
Argentina coach Cheika sees progress despite Springbok loss
JOHANNESBURG : Better execution in the South Africa 22 would have resulted in a famous win, but Argentina coach Michael Cheika insists his side are growing in stature following their narrow 22-21 Rugby Championship defeat at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The story of the Rugby World Cup: Aussies party like it's 1999 as All Blacks stunned by Les Bleus
With just under six weeks to go until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in Paris, we're looking back at the history of the tournament, from its origins in New Zealand and Australia 36 years ago, to its tenth instalment in France this September.
Japan prevail against Tongan challenge in scrappy test
TOKYO : Japan saw off a spirited Tongan side with a 21-16 Pacific Nations Cup victory at Hanazono Rugby Stadium near Osaka on Saturday that got their World Cup preparations back on track following a tight loss to Samoa last week.