Warren Gatland 'pretty confident' Taulupe Faletau will be fit for Rugby World Cup
Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is "pretty confident" that experienced back row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection.
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Cian Healy happy to wait a little longer for squad decision
Cian Healy says he hasn't been green-eyed watching Ireland's Rugby World Cup rivals name their squads for the tournament in recent days.
Gatland admits to uncertainty over backline positions for World Cup
Wales’ players know there is plenty at stake as they prepare to take on England at Twickenham in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture on Saturday, as coach Warren Gatland admits to uncertainly around his midfield and back three.
England pick Arundell as Borthwick seeks more energy in attack
Wing Henry Arundell has overcome a hamstring injury to start for England in their Rugby World Cup warm-up re-match with Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as coach Steve Borthwick searches for the right attacking formula for his side.
Hooper, Cooper axed from Wallabies World Cup squad, Skelton named captain
Coach Eddie Jones also named three uncapped players among the 33 for the September-October tournament in France, including scrumhalf Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 18-year-old back Max Jorgensen, and prop Blake Schoupp.
Former Ireland wing Adam Byrne retires aged 29
Former Ireland international Adam Byrne has confirmed his retirement from rugby at the age of 29.
Class of 2007: White's World Cup-winning Springboks to be inducted into SA Hall of Fame
Former Springbok coach Jake White and the Rugby World Cup-winning squad of 2007, which was captained by John Smit, will be inducted into the SA Hall of Fame.
Eddie Jones leaves Michael Hooper out of Australia's World Cup squad
Australia coach Eddie Jones tore up the World Cup script on Thursday, dumping Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper from his Wallabies squad for the tournament and gambling heavily on youth for the tilt at a third world title.