It's official, Ireland are the No.1 team in world rugby
Ireland have moved top of the men’s world rankings following their stunning Test series triumph against New Zealand.
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18 Jul, 8:19
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Nienaber drops heavy selection hints ahead of Rugby Championship
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has a calculated selection strategy for South Africa’s build-up to the World Cup in France.
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ANALYSIS
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Brodie Retallick has become relentless at the cleanout and in defensive contact, and especially good at disrupting the lineout.
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Schalk Brits predicts Ireland will flop at the Rugby World Cup
Former Springboks hooker Schalk Brits has predicted that Ireland will flop at the Rugby World Cup in France in a little over three…
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ANALYSIS
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The Richie McCaw verdict on France and Ireland's World Cup chances
Two-time World Cup-winning skipper Richie McCaw has given his verdict on the chances of host nation France and Grand Slam Guinness…
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OPINION
Ben Kay: 'For me, Sexton is more important to Ireland than Dupont is to France.'
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OPINION
Opinion: Climate activists in rugby and sport deserve support, not hate
Speaking after his team’s painful loss in the Gallagher Premiership final on Saturday, Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson was asked…
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Ireland name four uncapped players in 42-strong World Cup squad
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30 May, 9:30
OPINION
'It's mad': BT Sport rugby pundits name Premiership Immortals XV
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26 May, 12:01
OPINION
RugbyPass Plus' URC team of the season
After a frenetic campaign, RugbyPass Plus selects its United Rugby Championship team of the season.
Jamie Lyall
25 May, 8:03
OPINION
It's time for New Zealand Rugby to look offshore for Super coaches
New Zealand rugby would open itself to an influx of new ideas if foreign coaches were on the agenda.
Gregor Paul
22 May, 17:23
Ronan O’Gara: 'Yes, of course, I want to coach Ireland'
Holders La Rochelle fought back from 17-0 down to beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin.
PA
21 May, 10:45
Eight teams confirmed for rugby union's 'biggest prize'
Eight leading international Rugby Sevens teams are gearing up to compete for what will be the most lucrative prize fund in the spo…
Ian Cameron
19 May, 12:17
OPINION
The Rugby Championship needs Japan and Fiji
The flagship Rugby Championship competition already lacks unpredictability and expansion with Fiji and Japan adds a missing elemen…
Ben Smith
14 May, 20:36
11 teams, including winless Zebre, make the URC Elite XV 2022/23
Eleven teams have secured representation in the just-published Elite XV for the 2022/23 URC season – including bottom club Zebre…
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11 May, 6:46
