What a night for Ireland – and for their young outside-half
Alan Pearey
Should players be allowed to call for a mark anywhere in their own half?
Should players be allowed to call for a mark anywhere in their own half? BEN KAY YES, says the World Cup winner and commentator “It’s definitely worth a trial. We…
Does Tackle School work?
Many pros have had bans imposed for high tackles reduced after completing a Coaching Intervention Programme. But is it changing behaviour? Read our Face-off debate
Fiji progress to the quarter-finals despite sensational defeat to Portugal
The pool phase of the Rugby World Cup is done. And Fiji progress to the quarter-finals despite a sensational 24-23 defeat to Portugal in Toulouse. The Pacific Islanders only needed…
Rees-Zammit ensures a Wales clean sweep
Three tries for the winger – but two major injuries for Wales
Gareth Anscombe injured in warm-up against Georgia
Wales suffered a massive setback ahead of their final Pool C match against Georgia. The warm-up saw fly-half Gareth Anscombe injured as he went through his kicking routine. Anscombe, outstanding…
Australia keep their faint hopes alive
Portugal push the Wallabies all the way in Saint-Ètienne
Portugal strike first against Australia
The opening exchanges in Saint-Étienne saw Portugal strike first against Australia in their Rugby World Cup Pool C clash. Undeterred by falling behind to a Ben Donaldson penalty, Os Lobos…
Japan stay in the fight after seeing off 14-man Samoa
Japan stay in the fight for the quarter-finals. An ultimately nervy win over Samoa means the Brave Blossoms face a shootout next week with Argentina to determine who will qualify…
Wales Rugby World Cup squad 2023 – Team to face Australia
Some experienced players have been ruled out through retirements and injuries