Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion
Marcus Smith was ruled out of England’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa because of concussion, head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed.
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Farrell set for 100th Connacht appearance
Tom Farrell will become the latest Connacht centurion when he lines out in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship opener against Ospreys at The Sportsground (3pm).
Donal Lenihan's Rugby World Cup semi-final predictions
New Zealand were waiting in the long grass for Ireland given what happened in the Test series in 2022. It has come come out since those game how much they have revamped their whole approach: revamped their defence as a consequence of how Ireland played.
Mathew Tait on England, South Africa, World Cups in Paris, and his return to Dubai Sevens
As Mathew Tait sits at a table discussing his latest career reinvention, the TVs in the Sideliner’s Sports Lounge provide a reminder of one of his previous ones.
United Rugby Championship 2023/24 Round 1: All you need to know
The BKT United Rugby Championship gets under way this weekend with Munster out to defend their crown.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster dismisses 'favourites' tag against Argentina
Head coach Ian Foster has warned New Zealand the past counts for nothing as they head into their World Cup semi-final against Argentina as overwhelming favourites.
England World Cup star Ben Earl started his career at Sevenoaks Rugby Club | Saracens flanker set to face defending South Africa in Semi-Finals this weekend
The chairman of England star Ben Earl’s old rugby club has described him as an inspiration as he prepares for the World Cup Semi-Finals.
Bok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach victim of death threat, says Rassie Erasmus
According to a social media post from Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, scrumhalf Cobus Reinach, who started in the 29-28 Rugby World Cup quarter-final win over France on Saturday, has been the target of a death threat.