Ireland Rugby World Cup warm-up games live on RTÉ
Ireland's Rugby World Cup warm-up games against Italy, England and Samoa will be shown live on RTÉ.
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Cokanasiga hopes fresh perspective seals World Cup spot
England winger Joe Cokanasiga is hoping his fresh perspective can help him force his way into Steve Borthwick's World Cup squad. Cokanasiga burst onto the international scene five years ago and was part of Eddie Jones' World Cup squad four years ago, but injuries have meant he has picked up just a handful more caps since. Ad The Bath winger scored two tries in his single appearance in Japan against the USA, but missed much of the tournament due to a knee injury that has caused him regular trouble.
Rugby star Murley takes inspiration from Haaland as he targets World Cup spot
Cadan Murley knows exactly what he has to do to make Steve Borthwick's England squad for this autumn's Rugby World Cup – and has turned to watching Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to make sure he is on the plane to France. Murley is one of five uncapped players called up to Borthwick's 41-player training camp and has just over a month to prove his capability before the final 33-man squad is announced on 7 August.
Farrell leads six-strong Saracens contingent in 41-man England squad
Captain Owen Farrell was one of six Saracens players drafted into England's 41-man training squad as Steve Borthwick ramps up preparations for the World Cup.
Owen Farrell named World Cup captain as England announce 41-man training squad
Steve Borthwick has confirmed Owen Farrell as England’s World Cup captain after naming his 41-strong training squad on Friday morning.
Luke Cowan-Dickie out of World Cup as Steve Borthwick names training squad
Luke Cowan-Dickie has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup through injury, while back rower Zach Mercer was a high-profile absentee from the 41-man official training squad named by England coach Steve Borthwick.
Cowan-Dickie out of World Cup as Borthwick names training squad
LONDON : Luke Cowan-Dickie has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup through injury, while back rower Zach Mercer was a high-profile absentee from the 41-man official training squad named by England coach Steve Borthwick on Friday.
Vunipola hopeful on Rugby World Cup prospects despite knee surgery
Billy Vunipola faces a race against time to be fit for the Rugby World Cup after undergoing a minor operation on his injured knee.