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Ireland Team Press Conference - Andy Farrell

Springboks keen to hit the ground running

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi seems keen for his team to pick up where they left off as they take on Georgia this Friday while keeping one eye firmly locked on the British & Irish Lions.    The...

USA names squad to take on England

USA Head coach Gary Gold has named his match-day 23 to face No. 3 world-ranked England on Sunday at Twickenham.     The fixture marks the first time the Eagles have assembled since Rugby World...

Gatland opens up on decision to name Hogg captain

British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland has spoken to the South African media ahead of their clash with the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg.    Earlier today (Thursday), Gatland...

Himeno returns to the starting lineup for Ireland clash

Jamie Joseph has confirmed the Brave Blossoms’ Team that will take on Ireland this Saturday, July 3 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.   The match holds huge significance for both teams, as Ireland...

Joey Carbery starts with a potential debut for Coombes against Japan

Andy Farrell has named the Ireland matchday squad to face Japan at the Aviva Stadium in the opening fixture of the Summer Series.       James Ryan captains the side and is partnered...

So how did the Lions overcome Japan? | The Squidge Report

It's finally here! The Lions got their 2021 tour underway with a convincing win that nonetheless gave them more to scream than shout about. So how did Gatland's gang overcome Japan, what can we read into...

Springboks face Georgia for the first time in 18 years

Friday will see an interesting turn-up for the books as the Springboks will host Georgia for the first time on South African soil.    It is, in fact, a rivalry very much in its infancy as the...

Lions stepping into the unknown like never before

The British and Irish Lions landed in South Africa this week amid great uncertainty a month before the first Test against the Springboks.     It is nothing new for there to be uncertainty...

Yoshitake Mizuma named head coach of Kintetsu Liners

Kintentsu Liners have confirmed that Yoshitake Mizuma will succeed Goshi Arimizu as the club's new head coach.       The 43-year-old's CV includes a coaching role at Panasonic Wild Knights...