Wallabies give Suaalii a run on the wing for Springboks test
SYDNEY, Sept 25 : Australia coach Les Kiss has moved Joseph Suaalii from outside centre to the left wing for Sunday's test against world champions South Africa at Perth Stadium.
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Ireland women’s rugby team must learn how to ‘maintain momentum’ after USA defeat
There is no panic in the Ireland camp after their defeat by the USA, with Gareth Steenson insisting the loss can instead become a catalyst for the next stage of their development.
Ireland determined to build on positives against Japan
Every day’s a school day. Life. Rugby. Victories. Defeats. Not learning means not growing. They’re familiar refrains. Ireland’s post-match review in the wake of their 40-36 defeat to the USA in Tallaght was as painful, initially, as you’d suspect for a team that led 31-12, only to concede 28 points in jig time.
Recuperating Caelan Doris remains Leinster captain, but a doubt for Ireland’s November games
In confirming that Caelan Doris will continue to captain Leinster this season, Leo Cullen has also cast further doubt on the player’s recuperation from surgery in time to lead Ireland in their concluding Nations Championship campaign this November.
URC has been enriched by South African infusion, but Leinster remain the team to beat
Retaining the United Rugby Championship (URC) title last season was a special achievement that will only be outdone if Leinster complete a three-peat next June before Leo Cullen rides off into the sunset.
Lansdowne lead recruitment drive for AIL Division 1A campaign
It’s been a typically hectic off-season in player movement among the Division 1A clubs in the Energia All-Ireland League, be it prized players from last season’s schools cup competitions or stalwarts of the club game forming new allegiances or renewing old ones.
Backup Springboks present Australia with biggest test of Kiss era
SYDNEY, Sept 24 : The Wallabies have gone four matches without a loss since Les Kiss took over from Joe Schmidt in late July but Sunday's clash with world champions South Africa looms as an acid test of the progress made under the new coach.
Versatile Andrew the latest Osborne off talented family’s conveyor belt
Anecdotally, one or two familiar with the Naas rugby scene have suggested the Osborne family might yield further professional stock. No pressure then on Jack, Adam and Will, younger brothers to Lions, Ireland and Leinster utility back Jamie (24) and Leinster and former underage international, Andrew (23).