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.
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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.
Tom Curry to miss England’s next two World Cup matches after dangerous tackle
Tom Curry will be available for England’s final World Cup group game after receiving a two-match ban for his dangerous tackle against Argentina on Saturday.
Spain hope Luis Rubiales scandal won't affect World Cup bid
Within minutes of winning a historic World Cup, Spain put in jeopardy their candidacy for hosting another. After an extraordinary three weeks, in which the former president of the country’s football federation, Luis Rubiales, inflicted huge damage on the reputation of the sport, his resignation, late on Sunday, has been greeted with wide relief and framed as a necessary step in bringing the 2030 men’s World Cup to Europe and North Africa.
Josh van der Flier would rather play at midnight than in scorching temperatures
Josh van der Flier would rather play at midnight than endure the scorching temperatures which caused him to ditch his distinctive red scrum cap in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener.
Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup
Ireland intend to give veteran captain Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage during the Rugby World Cup.