Andy Farrell: I had to persuade Keith Earls not to retire
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has revealed he persuaded World Cup-bound wing Keith Earls not to retire.
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Back to World Cup business for Boks: 'All focus on Scotland from this moment on,' says Duane
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says Friday's record-breaking win over New Zealand has already been put on the backburner, with their focus now firmly on Scotland, who they face in their Rugby World Cup opener.
Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family
Johnny Sexton admits the protracted disciplinary process which threatened to ruin his Rugby World Cup dream took a toll on his family but insists he is “not trying to play the victim”.
All Blacks coach not panicking despite Springboks hiding
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks are not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world champion Springboks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
Delay in disciplinary process left Johnny Sexton 'frustrated'
Johnny Sexton says that he will be hugely motivated to hit the ground running when he finally makes his return in Ireland's World Cup opener against Romania in just under two weeks.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones 'confident' for Rugby World Cup despite France humbling
Australia head coach Eddie Jones said on Sunday he remained "confident" of his side's chances at the Rugby World Cup despite suffering a heavy 41-17 loss to France, a fifth straight defeat since he took over.
Boks, Fiji light up Twickenham … Samoa simmering: 3 talking points after final RWC warm-ups
The final warm-up matches for this year's Rugby World Cup took place this weekend with holders South Africa hammering New Zealand on Friday and Fiji stunning England among the standout results.
'Calm down', All Blacks coach not panicking despite Springboks spanking
Coach Ian Foster said the All Blacks were not panicking ahead of the World Cup despite being thrashed 35-7 by the world champion Springboks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.