Andy Farrell closing in on RWC squad selection
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Saturday's 29-10 win against England has given him a clearer picture of what his Rugby World Cup squad will look like.
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Keith Earls not content with 100 caps as he targets Rugby World Cup place
Having marked his 100th Irish cap in style with a try in Saturday's 29-10 win against England at the Aviva Stadium, Keith Earls is hoping he's done enough to book his place in Andy Farrell's World Cup squad.
England's Borthwick keen for swift end to Vunipola, Farrell red card fall-outs
England coach Steve Borthwick was left hoping for a rapid finish to rugby's often lengthy disciplinary procedures after Billy Vunipola joined Owen Farrell as a Rugby World Cup doubt by being sent off during a 29-10 warm-up loss to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
The story of the Rugby World Cup: All Blacks get over the line in 2011
With just under three 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 next month
Ryan admits Ireland performance 'frustrating'
Even with the caveat that this was a first outing of the season for Ireland's starting team against England yesterday, captain James Ryan didn't want to gloss over a disjointed performance.
France recover from Ntamack injury with Fiji win
France beat Fiji 34-17 in Nantes on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup warm-up days after influential fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out of the tournament.
Ratings: Hansen and Lowe light it up for Ireland
Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations moved up a gear with a 29-10 win against England at the Aviva Stadium, as Andy Farrell's side picked up a record-equalling 12th win in a row.
Earls 'grateful' to finally reach 100 mark
New Ireland centurion Keith Earls was delighted to mark his big day with a magic moment – and in doing so he also helped his case to add to his 100 caps at the upcoming World Cup as Ireland defeated England 29-10.