Focus turns to RWC warm-ups in Ireland camp
Week two of block two is complete in Ireland's Rugby World Cup training camp. When they return to Carton House on Sunday 30 July they'll be into their opening game week, and the real business will begin.
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Ex-All Blacks prop, former Australia playmaker to debut for Samoa
Former All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina and ex-Wallabies playmaker Christian Leali'ifano are set to make their debuts for Manu Samoa against Japan on Saturday to stake claims for the Pacific nation's Rugby World Cup squad.
Henshaw backing Sexton to avoid rust after suspension
Robbie Henshaw says he has full faith that Johnny Sexton will be able to hit the ground running at the Rugby World Cup, despite a near six-month layoff.
Jimmy O'Brien: Johnny Sexton ban won't affect Rugby World Cup preparation
Jimmy O'Brien says Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations won't be affected by Johnny Sexton's three-game suspension.
Rugby Players' Guide to France 2023: Springboks' new Schalk Brits recalls passion of the French
While there's a more than eminent chance of the Springboks having to face off against hosts France in a potential World Cup quarter-final later this year, Deon Fourie is relieved they don't have to do so in the rugby-mad city that is Lyon.
Johnny Sexton ban far from ideal as Andy Farrell forced into warm-up rethink
As Ireland's injuries piled up during the opening rounds of the Six Nations, Andy Farrell spoke so glowingly about embracing the chaos that at times you wondered if he was manufacturing them himself.
Cheika not getting carried away by Pumas' 'landmark' win over Wallabies
Argentina coach Michael Cheika was buoyed by a "landmark" upset of his home nation Australia, but the wily veteran sees more hard yards before the upcoming World Cup.
Slap on the wrist! Ireland captain Sexton free to play in Rugby World Cup despite ban
Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland in the Rugby World Cup after receiving a three-game ban for misconduct announced by European rugby chiefs on Sunday.