Ireland

Wales boss Warren Gatland says heavy South Africa loss helps World Cup selection

It was the first time Wales have conceded 50 points under Warren Gatland, who picks his 33-man World Cup squad on Monday. Warren Gatland said Wales’ record defeat to South Africa in Cardiff had...

Billy Vunipola’s red card continues England’s pre-World Cup woes in Ireland loss

For the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. Billy Vunipola was sent off as England’s stuttering...

Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup

Keith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England. Munster...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v England

Mack Hansen has Keith Earls’ initials shaved in green hair ahead of milestone

Ireland wing Mack Hansen has marked the occasion of Keith Earls’ 100th Test cap by having his team-mate’s initials shaved into an eye-catching green haircut. The Connacht player sported ‘KE’...

Courtney Lawes wary England might ‘peak too early’ following Owen Farrell saga

Courtney Lawes insists England must avoid drawing too heavily on their fury at the treatment of Owen Farrell when they face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Steve Borthwick railed against the “personal...

Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points

Ireland and England step up preparations for the World Cup when they clash in a warm-up fixture in Dublin. The rivals are at very different stages of their development. Here the PA news agency examines...

Match Day Programme: Ireland v England

A big hitter on this weekend's fixture list is a warm-up match between Ireland and England. With both teams coming from a win in their last games, they will look to carry the momentum into the next game...

Andy Farrell says ‘circus’ surrounding son Owen’s disciplinary is ‘disgusting’

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has branded the “circus” around son Owen Farrell’s disciplinary process “absolutely disgusting”.   The England captain’s participation...

England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.   Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...