Ireland's Samoa 'scare' a heads-up for Springboks
Samoa's ability to gain entry deep into Irish territory will have the Springboks licking their lips, reckons Jamie Heaslip.
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Lomax 'unlikely' to face France in All Blacks' World Cup opener
Tyrel Lomax is expected to miss New Zealand's Rugby World Cup opener against France on Sept. 8 after the All Blacks prop had to get 30 stitches for a gash in the leg from a stray boot during Friday's loss against South Africa at Twickenham.
A lot for Farrell to ponder ahead of squad announcement
It's hard to imagine Andy Farrell enjoyed a peaceful night's sleep last night.
Andy Farrell: Too early to tell extent of Cian Healy injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says it's too early to tell the extent of Cian Healy's leg injury, with the loosehead prop emerging as a major doubt for next month's Rugby World Cup.
Off the pace Ireland survive major Samoa scare in World Cup warm-up
:Ireland avoided a slip-up against impressive Samoa by coming from behind late on to complete their World Cup preparations with an uninspiring 17-13 win in Bayonne, France on Saturday that did little to make a case for some of the fringe players.
Borthwick 'very happy' with England squad despite historic loss
England boss Steve Borthwick insisted he will stay loyal to his players and management team despite one of the darkest days in the nation's rugby history.
Ireland player ratings: Doris and Murray to the fore
Ireland signed off on their World Cup warm-ups with a nervy 17-13 win over Samoa in Bayonne.
Ireland struggle past Samoa in final RWC warm-up
Ireland will head to the Rugby World Cup off the back of a record 13th consecutive win, but their victory against Samoa will have offered more questions than answers to Andy Farrell.