Owen Farrell recalls emotional roller-coaster ride of exile from England team
Owen Farrell is eager to make his mark on the Rugby World Cup after riding an emotional roller coaster watching England’s opening two matches.
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Wales prop Gareth Thomas eyeing World Cup quarter-final berth against Australia
Gareth Thomas says it would be “an amazing feeling” if Wales beat Australia and book a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place one game inside the distance.
‘It’s about us’ says Andy Farrell ahead of Ireland’s big Paris match
Andy Farrell believes the rest of the world expects Ireland to lose to South Africa and insists the mouthwatering Paris showdown is not a “do-or-die” fixture.
Ireland won’t change approach against South Africa ‘Bomb squad’ – Caelan Doris
Caelan Doris admits to initially being shocked by the sheer size of the South Africa team but insists facing the fearsome might of the so-called ‘Bomb Squad’ will not significantly alter Ireland’s game plan.
Springboks 7-1 split a risk worth taking - Kolbe
South Africa know there is a risk to their 7-1 split between forwards a backs on the bench for the crunch Pool B clash with Ireland at the World Cup on Saturday, but versatility within the team makes it a calculated one, according to wing Cheslin Kolbe.
Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match
Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been cleared to face reigning world champions South Africa after passing his head injury assessments.
Conor Murray: Ireland squad in ‘unbelievable nick’ ahead of South Africa clash
Scrum-half Conor Murray feels Ireland’s squad are “buzzing” and in “unbelievable nick” ahead of a pivotal Paris appointment with reigning world champions South Africa.
Eddie Jones says Australia ‘under the pump’ heading into crunch Wales showdown
Eddie Jones accepts that Australia are “under the pump” as they prepare for a make-or-break Rugby World Cup clash against Wales.