‘Incredible character, top man’: Peter O’Mahony hails Ireland wing Mack Hansen
Peter O’Mahony says Ireland squad would be lost without “characters” like Mack Hansen in their camp at the Rugby World Cup.
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Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final
Warren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final.
Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga
Johnny Sexton believes none of his team-mates will care if he surpasses Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s record points holder during Saturday’s clash with Tonga.
Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne warns World Cup opponents Tonga a ‘serious side’
Tadhg Beirne believes he and Ireland are still some way from hitting top form at the Rugby World Cup as they bid to avoid being scalped by Tonga.
Mack Hansen starts for Ireland against Tonga as Andy Farrell makes four changes
Mack Hansen has been restored to Ireland’s starting XV as part of four personnel changes for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga in Nantes.
Stuart McInally gets Scotland call after Dave Cherry suffers concussion at hotel
Stuart McInally has been added to Scotland’s World Cup squad after his fellow Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry suffered a concussion in an accident at the team hotel on Monday.
I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield
Kevin Sinfield insists England do not have a discipline problem as they look to draw a line under their latest red-card setback that resulted in a two-match ban for Tom Curry.
Jack Conan could be fit for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa – Mick Kearney
Ireland are optimistic sidelined number eight Jack Conan will be fit to feature in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup showdown with defending champions South Africa in Paris.