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.
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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.
Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup
Prop Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup.
Craig Casey says height jokes ‘good craic’ as he awaits Ireland World Cup debut
Diminutive scrum-half Craig Casey is content to be the butt of the jokes after confirming his Ireland team-mates regularly “take the p***” regarding his height.
Billy Vunipola ‘looks good to go’ for England after brutal training regime
Billy Vunipola has been beasted in training for the past month in anticipation of his return from suspension for England’s World Cup clash with Japan.
Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team
Ben White is adamant Scotland have learned plenty of lessons from their defeat by South Africa and as a result will become a better team for the remainder of the World Cup.