Jackman: McCloskey and Coombes could miss out on squad
Bernard Jackman believes Stuart McCloskey and Gavin Coombes may fall victim to a numbers game when Andy Farrell names his Irish Rugby World Cup squad later this month.
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Fagerson set to be ready for World Cup despite ban
Scotland prop Zander Fagerson looks set to be available for the start of the Rugby World Cup after receiving a reduced ban for his sending-off against France.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Who stood out v Italy? Springboks make surprising calls in RWC squad
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.
South Africa's Kolisi reveals sadness over injured trio ahead of World Cup
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi was almost lost for words as he consoled the trio of senior Springboks who look likely to miss the Rugby World Cup in France having been left out of the 33-player squad announced by coach Jacques Nienaber on Tuesday.
Interpros the sole focus for Sadhbh McGrath after Leaving Cert
On Saturday, the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship gets underway with Ulster welcoming defending champions Munster to Armagh.
Good to be back: In-form Wayde van Niekerk to lead SA's charge at World Championships
Wayde van Niekerk's belated yet also timely return to decent form was confirmed on Wednesday after he was named as arguably the biggest drawcard for Team South Africa at the upcoming World Championships.
Kiwi players hope World Cup will leave lasting legacy in rugby-mad homeland
ADELAIDE : The Women's World Cup has drawn record crowds in co-host New Zealand, with early concerns about ticket sales in the small island nation that predominantly supports rugby long forgotten.
Wales v England team announcement Live updates as Gatland names side for Twickenham
Wales head coach Warren Gatland will this morning name his team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.