Ireland A to face New Zealand XV in November
The IRFU have confirmed Ireland A will face a New Zealand XV at the RDS on 4 November.
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Greg Rutherford has 'desire to just keep pushing myself' as he eyes bobsleigh glory at Milan Cortina Olympics 2026
Greg Rutherford says he is still determined to compete in the bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics and is eyeing Milan Cortina 2026 as his chance to finally take to the track. Having already famously secured gold in the long jump at the 2012 summer Games in London, the Brit set about becoming a first British Summer and Winter Olympic champion after joining the Team GB bobsleigh team in 2021, with his sights firmly set on Beijing 2022. Ad However, the 35-year-old ultimately missed out on his dream after his team failed to achieve the qualifying standard of three top-12 World Cup finishes that season, which meant Rutherford would not be competing in Beijing.
Stormers unveil new blue and white URC jerseys: 'Ice tones inspired by European winters'
Defending URC champions, the Stormers, have unveiled their new jerseys for the 2022/23 season.
Jake issues stark warning for SA's European adventure: 'We probably don't have the depth'
Echoing the fears of many, Bulls director of rugby Jake White doubts South Africa's franchises will possess enough depth to compete on three fronts this season, especially if the Currie Cup is thrown into the mix too.
Foley thrilled to get one more crack at the All Blacks
SYDNEY : Australia flyhalf Bernard Foley has lost plenty of matches to New Zealand, including a World Cup final, but is grateful that one more chance to have a crack at the All Blacks has come out of the blue.
New-look Wallabies 'can knock over' buoyant All Blacks - Rennie
Coach Dave Rennie is confident a new-look Australia can get one hand on the elusive Bledisloe Cup with victory over New Zealand in Melbourne on Thursday, but warned the Wallabies must be at their best.
Leo Cullen: Last season's near misses have sharpened focus
Leinster were left with a hollow feeling following the disappointing conclusion to last season but Leo Cullen said it has "sharpened the focus" as they prepare to return to competitive action.