Ireland

Stats and facts: France v South Africa

With less than 10 months to go to the Rugby World Cup hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday.   Here's a look a few stats and facts ahead of their...

Fainga’anuku to wing for All Blacks XV against the Barbarians

All Blacks XV Head Coach Leon MacDonald has named strong team to challenge the Barbarians in their closing match at Tottenham Spur Stadium this Sunday.     Following a win against Ireland...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

World Rankings Permutations: Major shake up on the cards

World Rugby has published the world ranking permutations for this weekend's Autumn Nations Series and Dubai internationals this weekend.   There is a major potential shake-up on...

Press Conference: Andy Farrell On Team Selection For Fiji

From Sevens To XVs: Jimmy, Hugo and Rob On Their Green Journey

Mzwandile Stick disappointed with SA ‘A’ result but proud of the players’ fight

South Africa ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Thomas du Toit were bitterly disappointed after the team’s defeat against Munster at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday night, in...

France vs SA: Boks face ultimate test in Marseille

It is a contest that has been in the minds French and South African rugby fans for many months already and is set to finally materialise at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday evening.   The...

Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji

The Ireland coaching group have named Tadhg Furlong to captain Ireland as they take on Fiji at the Aviva Stadium in the Nations Series on Saturday afternoon (Kick-off 1pm, live on...

Alaalatoa to become 85th Wallaby Test captain as Aussie team announced

Allan Alaalatoa will become the 85th Wallabies captain when he leads the side out against Italy in Florence on Saturday afternoon (local time).The Brumbies leader will skipper his country for the...