Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy
Andy Farrell played down the severity of injuries suffered by Jack Conan, Jimmy O’Brien and Craig Casey during Ireland’s “clunky” World Cup warm-up win over Italy.
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Warren Gatland hails Leigh Halfpenny’s professionalism ahead of 100th Wales cap
Wales boss Warren Gatland has hailed Leigh Halfpenny as “the ultimate professional” ahead of him joining rugby union’s 100-cap club.
Iain Henderson backs Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot
Iain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad.
Warren Gatland vows struggling Wales will do ‘something special’ at World Cup
Warren Gatland has backed Wales to do “something pretty special” at the World Cup in France.
Jack Crowley gets chance to stake claim for World Cup spot against Italy
Jack Crowley has been given the chance to stake his claim for Ireland’s fly-half role ahead of the World Cup after being selected to start Saturday’s Dublin clash with Italy.
Danny Care will not hold back in bid to secure spot in England’s World Cup squad
Danny Care has unfinished business with the World Cup but refuses to hold back during England’s warm-up games even if it means repeating one of his career’s most crushing disappointments.
Dylan Hartley: England should play Owen Farrell at fly-half for entire World Cup
Dylan Hartley has urged England to install Owen Farrell at fly-half for the entire World Cup and its build up in the belief it will provide reassurance to the team.
Ireland out to change World Cup story after 2019 disappointment – Tadhg Beirne
Tadhg Beirne admits the scars of the last World Cup took a long time to heal and insists Ireland will do everything possible to avoid making the same mistakes.