Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland
Darcy Graham insisted Scotland are ready to “go to a dark place” as they bid to defy recent history in their mouth-watering qualification shootout with Ireland in Paris.
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Four-try Darcy Graham helps Scotland thrash Romania and set up Ireland showdown
Darcy Graham climbed from sixth to joint-second on Scotland’s all-time try-scorer list with four touchdowns in a resounding 84-0 victory over Romania which sets up a mouth-watering World Cup shootout with Ireland next weekend.
Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases
Ireland will continue to monitor the fitness of absent prop Cian Healy following encouraging progress in his recovery from the injury which caused him to be left out of Andy Farrell’s Rugby World Cup squad.
Rain threat to ODI World Cup 2023 warm-up matches
The ODI World Cup 2023 has had a far from ideal start with rain ruining the preparations of many teams.
Robbie Henshaw waiting for chance due to form of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw accepts he may have to remain patient for opportunities at his third Rugby World Cup due to the “flying” form of positional rivals Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose.
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
Ireland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland.
Manu Tuilagi warned special treatment may await him when England tackle Samoa
Billy Vunipola insists England will rally around Manu Tuilagi in expectation of the Samoan onslaught he will face when the rivals meet in their Rugby World Cup clash.
Babar Azam 'overwhelmed' by support after Pakistan land in India for ODI World Cup
Pakistan players expressed their delight upon landing in India for their first visit in seven years as the team in green began preparations for the ODI World Cup.