‘Ireland’s confidence won’t be dented’
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says it does ‘hurt’ to have suffered a whopping 57-15 loss to England in a World Cup warm-up game on Saturday.
Itoje helps England overpower Ireland
Maro Itoje was at his physical best as England hammered Ireland 57-15 in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Rankings shuffle on the cards
Ireland could become the second team to reach the summit of the World Rugby rankings in as many weeks if they beat England at Twickenham on Saturday.
England make raft of changes
The inclusion of Owen Farrell at inside centre is one of 10 changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.
North try sparks World Rugby law change
World Rugby has announced a change in the law regarding replacements following George North’s try in Wales’ win against England last Saturday.
Ireland could unseat Wales as No 1
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland will move to the top of the World Rugby rankings should they defeat England in a World Cup warm-up fixture this weekend.
Hansen baffled by ranking system
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says that he’s never understood World Rugby’s ranking system after the All Blacks lost their No 1 position to Wales over the weekend.
Wales sneak past England
Wales beat England 13-6 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Flashback Friday: Fourie du Preez vs England
Relive Springbok legend Fourie du Preez’s masterclass against England at the 2007 World Cup.
Wales opt for Biggar against England
Dan Biggar will replace the injured Gareth Anscombe in Wales’ World Cup warm-up against England in Cardiff on Saturday.
