Bemand: 'Clarity and purpose' key in new Ireland set-up
Irish and English women's rugby took different paths following their 2015 Six Nations meeting.
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'I thought I was going home' - Conan relieved to return to action after foot injury scare
Jack Conan says he thought his Rugby World Cup was over before it began after a set-back in his recovery from a foot injury, but the Ireland number 8 has declared himself fit and ready to go for his side's final Pool B game against Scotland next week.
England into World Cup quarter-finals as Japan beat Samoa
Japan survived a ferocious fightback by 14-man Samoa to win 28-22 in Toulouse on Thursday, tightening their grip on second place in World Cup Pool D and ensuring leaders England would reach the quarter-finals.
Steven Naismith can hush Hearts dissenters if he can answer the biggest question but banners not helping - Ryan Stevenson
"Remember where we are, how far we've come and where we've come from." That's my response to the banner Hearts fans unfurled in Ayrshire on Tuesday.
Japan already looking forward to 'Grand Final' against Argentina
Japan quickly turned their focus to their Pool D decider against Argentina after beating Samoa 28-22 on Thursday as they eye a second consecutive quarter-final spot at the Rugby World Cup.
Japan beat Samoa to keep last eight hopes alive, England through to quarters
Japan boosted their chances of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the second successive time as they beat an ill disciplined Samoa 28-22 in Toulouse, a result which sent England through to the last eight on Thursday.
Samoa rue poor discipline in World Cup defeat to Japan
TOULOUSE, France : Poor discipline and a lack of execution were behind Samoa’s 28-22 loss to Japan in their Rugby World Cup Pool D clash on Thursday, which leaves their quarter-final hopes hanging by a thread.
Ireland’s Conan back in full training ahead of Scotland showdown
Ireland back row Jack Conan has started full training with the squad and could be in contention to play against Scotland in their final Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture in Paris on Oct 7, assistant coach Simon Easterby has confirmed.