Murphy proud of composed Irish U20s as they reach final
Richie Murphy has praised the maturity of his Ireland U20 side, as they booked their place in the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a 31-12 win against South Africa.
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Ireland power past South Africa to book World Rugby U20 Championship final spot
South Africa U20 12-31 Ireland U20
Home World Cup dream over as Junior Boks outclassed by Ireland
A game but ultimately outclassed South Africa Under-20 side finally saw an end to their spluttering run through the World Rugby Under-20 Championship, losing 31-12 to Ireland in Athlone on Sunday in a defeat that eliminated the hosts from the semi-final stages.
Scotland international and Exeter Chiefs star Stuart Hogg announces immediate retirement from rugby
Scotland and Exeter Chiefs full-back Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect. Hogg, 31, had initially planned to retire after this year’s Rugby World Cup in France, but revealed in a statement that he wouldn’t be fit to bid farewell on the sport’s grandest stage. Ad “It is difficult where to start but with great sadness and an enormous amount of pride, I am announcing my immediate retirement from playing rugby,” Hogg wrote on social media.
Wales U20s v Georgia live stream and score updates
Wales U20s face Georgia this afternoon and will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.
Eddie Jones brands reporter a 'smart a***' as icy former England boss in shock response after Australia pasting
Australian rugby coach Eddie Jones has branded a reporter a 'smart arse' after a heated exchange in a press conference.
Scotland full back Hogg retires before World Cup
Scotland's record try scorer Stuart Hogg announced his retirement from rugby union with immediate effect on Sunday, saying his body could not take the strain anymore.
Stuart Hogg: Scotland full-back retires with immediate effect
The 31-year-old had planned to hang up his boots after the Rugby World Cup, where Scotland are drawn with Ireland in Pool B, but has brought forward his decision.