'Head down, work hard' - Carbery's World Cup ambition Joey Carbery has his eyes set on the starting out-half berth for this year's Rugby World Cup, and the Munster man intends to work his … Rugby • 27 Jun 19
New kick rule and reduced subs proposed by rugby review A new 50:22 kicking rule and a reduction in the number of substitutions will be among new rugby laws discussed this week by an expert … Rugby • 26 Jun 19
Bastareaud & Parra left out of France World Cup squad Mathieu Bastareaud will not be part of this year's rugby World Cup after the Toulon centre was left out of France's 37-man squad. Rugby • 18 Jun 19
Gatland set to been named Lions coach for third time The British and Irish Lions will name their head coach for 2021 tour of South Africa on Wednesday, with Warren Gatland widely expected to be … Rugby • 10 Jun 19
Good fits and characters important in Ireland selection It is no surprise to see that Leinster topped the numbers in the Irish selection, writes Jonny Holland Rugby • 29 May 19
Aspiring full-back Stockdale welcomes Kearney deal They might be potential rivals for the Ireland full-back slot but Jacob Stockdale was delighted that Rob Kearney is sticking with Leinster for another year. Rugby • 29 May 19
Aussie captain backs Pocock to play at World Cup Australia captain Michael Hooper has backed flanker David Pocock to shrug off a calf injury and slot back into the Wallabies in time for their … Rugby • 29 May 19
Stockdale: I'm expecting to go over and win a World Cup Jacob Stockdale believes Ireland must set themselves high targets if they are to achieve in Japan. Rugby • 29 May 19
Uncapped Munster duo Haley and Kleyn in Ireland squad Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn have been named in a 44-man Ireland training squad for the Rugby World Cup pre-season and preparatory camps which commence … Rugby • 29 May 19
Sean O'Brien ruled out of World Cup due to injury Sean O'Brien has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup as he is set to undergo hip surgery that will keep the Carlow man … Rugby • 26 May 19
Two uncapped players in Wales World Cup training squad Wales have named uncapped prop Rhys Carre and wing Owen Lane in their 42-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Rugby • 30 Apr 19
McBryde ready to help continue Leinster success story Robin McBryde says he is "thrilled" to have landed a coaching role with European champions Leinster. Rugby • 29 Apr 19
Japan captain Leitch makes bold World Cup claim A wide smile breaks across the face of captain Michael Leitch as he delivers his "outrageous statement": Japan are aiming to win the Rugby World … Rugby • 25 Apr 19
Date set for Folau code of conduct hearing Rugby Australia has scheduled a code of conduct hearing for 4 May over Israel Folau's controversial social media comments. Rugby • 22 Apr 19
New Zealand's McKenzie to miss World Cup New Zealand utility back Damian McKenzie has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Rugby • 15 Apr 19
Gregan tips Australia for World Cup surprise Australia's most capped player George Gregan has backed the Wallabies to surprise a few people at this year's Rugby World Cup if they can overcome … Rugby • 10 Apr 19
Ulster's Will Addison to miss rest of season Ulster and Ireland back Will Addison has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing back surgery. Rugby • 10 Apr 19
Wallace warns Ireland against targeting South Africa Ireland are on a collision course with South Africa, if things go according to seeding in the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup, but … Rugby • 03 Apr 19
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Sizzling Champions Cup quarters On this week's episode Paul Wallace joins presenter Daire O'Brien to discuss his time at Saracens, who loom large on the Munster horizon. Rugby • 03 Apr 19
Leavy says missing World Cup 'haunting his thoughts' Injured Ireland and Leinster flanker Dan Leavy says missing out on the World Cup is "haunting his thoughts" but has vowed to return. Rugby • 01 Apr 19
Dan Leavy ruled out of the World Cup Leinster have confirmed that flanker Dan Leavy will miss this year's World Cup with a significant knee ligament injury. Rugby • 01 Apr 19
Ireland's gameplan has been figured out, says Miller Ireland must accept the fact that teams have figured out their game plan and not be afraid to mix in new players before the World … Rugby • 28 Mar 19
Spoon-bending Geller keen on England World Cup trip Uri Geller has urged Eddie Jones to take him to the World Cup after declaring he is the answer to England's psychological problems. Rugby • 19 Mar 19
Soul search needed for Ireland to make RWC repairs Old problems resurfaced as the reigning champions could find no answers to Wales' power surge, but Joe Schmidt has promised a different Ireland will turn … Rugby • 17 Mar 19
Springboks lock De Jager in fitness race for World Cup South Africa lock Lood de Jager may miss the World Cup due to a shoulder injury. Rugby • 04 Mar 19
