Ireland head coach Andy Farrell signs new deal until end of 2027 World Cup
Andy Farrell has signed a two-year contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2027 World Cup.
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Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall has criticised the “shameful” treatment of Owen Farrell in what he believes should be a wake-up call for the game.
Exeter’s Rob Baxter urges football law-makers to be careful over sin-bins trial
Exeter rugby director Rob Baxter has urged football’s law-makers to be careful after they agreed that sin-bins should be trialled at higher levels of the sport.
Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes announces retirement
Leading official Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement five days after refereeing the Rugby World Cup final.
Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard to start for South Africa in World Cup final
Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard have been named in South Africa’s starting line-up for Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand in Paris.
Brodie Retallick wins second-row start for New Zealand in World Cup final
Brodie Retallick has won the vote to start in the second-row for New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.
Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia
Eddie Jones has committed his future to coaching Australia and again denied speculation linking him with a return to Japan.
Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals
Warren Gatland says it would be “a huge achievement” if Wales reach their third Rugby World Cup semi-final in the last four tournaments by beating Argentina on Saturday.