Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter
Assistant coach Mike Catt categorically denied Mack Hansen’s shock omission for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania is down to an internal disciplinary issue.
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France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener
At last the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup opener. Over the years, Les Bleus and the All Blacks have met seven times in rugby world cups. Despite historic New Zealand dominance, the encounters have been unpredictable, exciting, and – depending on who you support – devastating. France’s victory on Friday evening was no exception.
France defeat All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener
At last the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup opener. Over the years, Les Bleus and the All Blacks have met seven times in rugby world cups. Despite historic New Zealand dominance, the encounters have been unpredictable, exciting, and – depending on who you support – devastating. France’s victory on Friday evening was no exception.
Hosts France beat New Zealand in World Cup opener in sweltering Stade de France
France handed a nation the result it craved as they opened their Rugby World Cup campaign on home soil by beating New Zealand in Paris.
No plan to target Sexton, says Romania coach
Romania insist they will not target "world-class" Ireland captain Johnny Sexton on his comeback from almost six months on the sidelines.
Ireland v Romania: All you need to know
Ireland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign in the heat of the Bordeaux sun against Romania on Saturday afternoon.
Maro Itoje insists struggling England 'know who we are'
Maro Itoje insists England are ready to show their true selves when they launch the Rugby World Cup with the toughest assignment of their group campaign against Argentina.
Mack Hansen omission a selection call, says Ireland assistant Mike Catt
Mack Hansen's omission from the Ireland squad for their World Cup opener was purely a selection issue and nothing to do with discipline, assistant coach Mike Catt said.