Johnny Sexton will feel uneasy about missing warm-up matches – Paul O’Connell
Paul O’Connell believes suspended Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will be concerned about his lack of game time ahead of his World Cup swansong.
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World Cup hopeful Ben Healy delighted to put ‘best foot forward’ against Italy
Scotland rookie Ben Healy was delighted to land the man of the match award against Italy on a day when he knew he had to deliver a big performance to keep his hopes of going to the World Cup alive.
Darcy Graham returns to Scotland action with double in warm-up win over Italy
Darcy Graham marked his return to the international fold with a double as an experimental Scotland side defeated Italy 25-13 in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield.
Wales ‘very hopeful’ Taulupe Faletau will recover from injury for World Cup
Wales are confident Taulupe Faletau will recover from injury in time for the World Cup, even though the 100-times capped back-rower may not play before the tournament.
Joe Marler reveals ‘weird encounter’ with Steve Borthwick over England hopes
Joe Marler has revealed he was convinced to chase his World Cup dream again by looking England head coach Steve Borthwick “in the eye” to determine whether he was a “liar”.
Ireland wait to learn Johnny Sexton disciplinary hearing fate ahead of World Cup
Johnny Sexton faces a disciplinary hearing on Thursday that could see the outcome impact Ireland’s World Cup preparations.
We knew this day would come – Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg ends career
Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby union with immediate effect.
Iain Henderson signs two-year contract extension with IRFU
Ireland lock Iain Henderson has signed a two-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union.