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England's Owen Farrell is called over by referee Nika Amashukeli to be shown a yellow card, which was later upgraded to a red by the TMO, for his high tackle on Wales' Taine Basham

England stars face disciplinary hearings

England's Rugby World Cup ambitions could be badly dented later today, with two key players facing sanctions that may rule them out of the opening weeks of the tournament.

Rugby • 22 Aug 23

Melvyn Jaminet kicked 19 points against Fiji on Saturday

Jaminet's impressive return earns him France selection

Melvyn Jaminet's 19-point haul for France at the weekend helped the injury-plagued full-back to secure a berth in the host nation's 33-man squad for next month's Rugby World Cup, but Brice Dulin and Baptiste Serin have missed out on selection.

Rugby • 22 Aug 23

World Cup shadowboxing has begun in earnest

World Cup preparations still at shadowboxing stage

As teams begin the final stages of fine-tuning themselves ahead of the World Cup, it can be dangerous to read too much into what we're currently seeing on the rugby pitch.

Rugby • 08 Aug 23

Jack Crowley looked composed at out-half for Ireland

Crowley lays down mark as Stockdale steps up in attack

Jack Crowley was one of Ireland's standout performers in Saturday's 33-17 win against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby World Cup • 06 Aug 23

Conan departed with an injury after 35 minutes

Farrell optimistic on injuries after win over Italy

Andy Farrell doesn't believe the injuries picked up by Jack Conan, Jimmy O'Brien and Craig Casey are too serious as Ireland got their Rugby World Cup warm-up campaign under way with a 33-17 win against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby World Cup • 05 Aug 23

Henderson: 'Unfamiliar' Ireland side gelled really well

Iain Henderson felt an experimental Ireland side were able to gel well as they got their Rugby World Cup warm-ups underway with a 33-17 win over Italy at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 05 Aug 23

Caelan Doris scored two tries for Ireland

Injury scare for Conan as Ireland ease past Italy

Ireland began their Rugby World Cup warm-up series with a 33-17 victory over Italy, but a Jack Conan injury in the first half could be a concern for head coach Andy Farrell.

Rugby World Cup • 05 Aug 23

Rugby World Cup warm-ups: Ireland 33-17 Italy recap

Ireland registered a five-try victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium, Caelan Doris scoring a brace in a player-of-the-match performance.

Rugby • 05 Aug 23

Scotland's Blair Kinghorn celebrates victory at the final whistle

Scotland catch France with stirring comeback

Scotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France 24-21 in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 05 Aug 23

Jacob Stockdale during Ireland training at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin

Henderson backs Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot

Iain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell's World Cup squad.

Rugby World Cup • 04 Aug 23

Farrell has picked an experimental side for Saturday's opening warm-up game v Italy

'We expect to be at our best' - Farrell trusting depth

Andy Farrell expects nothing but the best from his Ireland side in the opening game of their Rugby World Cup warm-up programme, as they welcome Italy to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Aug 23

Iain Henderson captains Ireland for the second time

Ireland v Italy: All you need to know

The countdown to the Rugby World Cup ramps up on Saturday when Ireland face Italy in their first warm-up match, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

Rugby • 05 Aug 23

Paolo Odogwu will make his first Italy appearance

Odogwu and Lamb to make Italy debuts against Ireland

English-born wing Paolo Odogwu and lock Dino Lamb will make their Test debuts for Italy on Saturday when they take on Ireland in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 03 Aug 23

Eddie Jones has retained Carter Gordon at out-half for Saturday's trip to Dunedin

Jones backs Gordon as he doubles down on youth for NZ

Australia coach Eddie Jones rounded on a reporter who questioned his selection of Carter Gordon at out-half for last week's loss to the All Blacks in Melbourne and again for Saturday's return match in Dunedin.

Rugby • 03 Aug 23

Coombes is looking to win his third Ireland cap this weekend

Jackman: Coombes deserves his chance to impress v Italy

Bernard Jackman believes Munster's Gavin Coombes is one of the fringe players who deserves a shot in the Ireland team in Saturday's opening Bank of Ireland Nations Series game against Italy.

Rugby • 02 Aug 23

Conan suffered a career-threatening injury during the 2019 RWC

Conan hoping to make up for lost time at RWC

Jack Conan says that he has unfinished business with the Rugby World Cup ahead of Ireland's opening warm-up game against Italy on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Aug 23

Ireland's 2019 Rugby World Cup preparations have not aged well

Scars of 2019 motivating Ireland's RWC warm-up campaign

While we haven't seen Ireland kick a ball in their Rugby World Cup preparations, it's becoming pretty clear that their summer camp has been a break from the past.

Rugby • 02 Aug 23

Jean Kleyn will win his second cap for South Africa against Argentina on Saturday

Kleyn 'was very close' to Ireland recall - O'Connell

Paul O'Connell says Munster's Jean Kleyn was close to being called up for the Irish Rugby World Cup training squad, before the second row switched international allegiance to play for South Africa.

Rugby • 02 Aug 23

Manie Libbok was the South Africa match winner

South Africa edge bruising battle with Argentina

Fly-half Manie Libbok scored a breakaway try against the run of play to secure South Africa a bruising 22-21 victory over Argentina and earn a second-place finish in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 29 Jul 23

New Zealand blow past Australia to win another Rugby Championship

All Blacks pummel Wallabies to win Rugby Championship

The All Blacks stormed to a 38-7 win over a sore and sorry Australia on Saturday to seal a third consecutive Rugby Championship title and enjoy a major boost before the World Cup in France.

Rugby • 29 Jul 23

Australia celebrate winning the Webb Ellis for the second time

The story of the RWC: Aussies party like it's 1999

As we continue on our journey looking back on the history of the Rugby World Cup, the 1999 renewal sees another victory for Australia and another dark day for Ireland.

Rugby • 30 Jul 23

The Lions lost a forgettable series against South Africa in 2021

Schedule announced for 2025 Lions tour of Australia

The British and Irish Lions are set to play in front of a record crowd of around 100,000 at Melbourne Cricket Ground during their 2025 tour of Australia.

Rugby • 19 Jul 23

Johnny Sexton will miss Ireland's warm-up games with Italy, England and Samoa

Ireland captain Sexton slapped with three-match ban

Johnny Sexton has been given a three-match ban which rules him out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup warm-up matches, but he is free to play in their tournament opener against Romania on 9 September.

Rugby • 17 Jul 23

The Pumas celebrate a try by Juan Martin Gonzalez

Argentina stun error-prone Wallabies with late try

Juan Martin Gonzalez scored a late winner as Argentina stunned Australia 34-31 in the Rugby Championship to leave the Wallabies in disarray and without a win two games into the second Eddie Jones era.

Rugby • 15 Jul 23

New Zealand's Richie Mo'unga is congratulated by Finlay Christie on scoring his side's fourth try

South Africa undone by blistering All Blacks start

New Zealand rode another blistering start to a 35-20 victory over South Africa at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday to place one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.

Rugby • 15 Jul 23

international rugby

England stars face disciplinary hearings

Jaminet's impressive return earns him France selection

World Cup preparations still at shadowboxing stage

Crowley lays down mark as Stockdale steps up in attack

Farrell optimistic on injuries after win over Italy

Henderson: 'Unfamiliar' Ireland side gelled really well

Injury scare for Conan as Ireland ease past Italy

Rugby World Cup warm-ups: Ireland 33-17 Italy recap

Scotland catch France with stirring comeback

Henderson backs Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot

'We expect to be at our best' - Farrell trusting depth

Ireland v Italy: All you need to know

Odogwu and Lamb to make Italy debuts against Ireland

Jones backs Gordon as he doubles down on youth for NZ

Jackman: Coombes deserves his chance to impress v Italy

Conan hoping to make up for lost time at RWC

Scars of 2019 motivating Ireland's RWC warm-up campaign

Kleyn 'was very close' to Ireland recall - O'Connell

South Africa edge bruising battle with Argentina

All Blacks pummel Wallabies to win Rugby Championship

The story of the RWC: Aussies party like it's 1999

Schedule announced for 2025 Lions tour of Australia

Ireland captain Sexton slapped with three-match ban

Argentina stun error-prone Wallabies with late try

South Africa undone by blistering All Blacks start

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