Jack Crowley lays down mark as Jacob Stockdale steps up in attack
As Caelan Doris dived over the line to score Ireland's fifth and final try in Saturday's 33-17 win against Italy, Jack Crowley lay in a crumpled pile on the floor.
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Cheika bemoans "step back" for Argentina in Springbok loss
Argentina battled at the breakdown in their 23-14 Rugby World Cup warm-up loss to South Africa in Buenos Aires on Saturday as coach Michael Cheika described the defeat as a "step back" in their preparations for the tournament in France.
Foster sweating on duo ahead of All Blacks' World Cup squad announcement
All Blacks coach Ian Foster faces concerns over the fitness of experienced second row forward Brodie Retallick and centre Braydon Ennor ahead of naming his squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday.
Jones '100%' confident winless Wallabies can lift World Cup
Eddie Jones remains confident Australia will win the Rugby World Cup despite seeing his improving team succumb to a fourth consecutive defeat since he replaced Dave Rennie at the Wallabies' helm in January.
Nienaber admits Springbok World Cup squad selection will be tough
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber faces a difficult few days as he finalises his 33-man Rugby World Cup squad after admitting several fringe players put themselves in contention for selection ahead of Tuesday’s announcement.
Springboks overcome scrappy first half to beat Argentina 24-13
Tries by wings Makazole Mapimpi and Canan Moodie helped a much-changed South Africa to a 24-13 victory over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup warm-up clash in Buenos Aires on Saturday, ruining a major milestone for home hooker Agustin Creevy.
Andy Farrell optimistic on injuries after win over Italy
Andy Farrell says he doesn't believe the injuries picked up by Jack Conan, Jimmy O'Brien and Craig Casey are too serious, as Ireland got their Rugby World Cup warm-up campaign under way with a 33-17 win against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Springbok World Cup hopefuls turn the screws on Pumas with rousing comeback victory
Dirt trackers, fringe members, hopefuls.