Simon Easterby to lead Emerging Ireland on South African tour
The IRFU have confirmed Simon Easterby will lead an Emerging Ireland squad for a three-match South African tour this autumn.
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South Africa lose Lukhanyo Am and Handre Pollard for rest of Rugby Championship due to injury
South Africa have released out-half Handre Pollard and centre Lukhanyo Am from their squad for the remainder of the Rugby Championship after both sustained knee injuries in last weekend's loss to Australia.
Scott Wisemantel: Australia coach says Rugby World Cup 2023 is wide open
Australia attack coach Scott Wisemantel says international rugby has never been so competitive and all the game's top ten teams are contenders for next year’s Rugby World Cup.
Boks lose Pollard, Am for remainder of Rugby Championship
South Africa have released first-choice flyhalf Handre Pollard and centre Lukhanyo Am from their squad for the remainder of the Rugby Championship after both sustained knee injuries in Saturday’s 25-17 loss to Australia in Adelaide.
Massive blow for Boks as injured Am, Pollard released from camp
The Springboks will have to continue their Rugby Championship campaign without the services of leaders Lukhanyo Am and Handre Pollard after they were ruled out due to injury.
Mike Prendergast: Munster must adapt if Ireland tour to South Africa goes ahead
Mike Prendergast says Munster will be forced to rejig their plans if an Ireland mini-tour to South Africa goes ahead next month.
World Cup wide open amid fierce competition: Wallabies attack coach
MELBOURNE : International rugby has never been so competitive and all the game's top 10 teams are contenders for next year's World Cup in France, according to Australia's attack coach, Scott Wisemantel.
Mike Prendergast plots changes to Munster's attack
Mike Prendergast sees enough talent in Munster's ranks to believe they can be an attacking force this season, but warned it will take time.