'Now is the right time' - Earls confirms retirement from rugby with immediate effect
Keith Earls has confirmed he is to retire from rugby with immediate effect, following Ireland's World Cup elimination.
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RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland's RWC debrief after rugby's greatest weekend
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and BJ Botha to look back on Ireland's RWC elimination at the hands of New Zealand.
Simon Raiwalui to step down as Fiji coach at end of the year
Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui will leave his post when his contract expires at the end of December, despite leading the Pacific Island nation to a quarter-final place at the World Cup.
URC announces changes to European qualification
Organisers of the BKT United Rugby Championship have announced changes to their European qualification system which they say will now offer 'full meritocracy'.
New Zealand's O'Keeffe to referee England v S.Africa World Cup semi-final
New Zealand's Ben O'Keeffe will referee Saturday's World Cup semi-final between England and holders South Africa, World Rugby said on Tuesday, despite drawing criticism for his performance in the Springboks' quarter-final against hosts France.
France to resume World Cup quest with big resources despite quarter-final setback
PARIS : Fabien Galthie was given unprecedented resources to help France win their maiden World Cup title, yet Les Bleus failed at the first big hurdle, but the head coach will continue his quest with the backing of the federation (FFR).
Raiwalui to step down as Fiji coach at end of the year
Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui will leave his post when his contract expires at the end of December, despite leading the Pacific Island nation to a quarter-final place at the World Cup, he said on Tuesday.
Kiwi ref Ben O'Keeffe again on the whistle for Springboks' Rugby World Cup semi-final
New Zealand's Ben O'Keeffe will again be in charge of the whistle when the Springboks tackle England in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals at the Stade de France on Saturday (21:00).