Sexton in doubt for Six Nations
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is set to undergo surgery after suffering a cheekbone injury that threatens his involvement in the 2023 Six Nations.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is set to undergo surgery after suffering a cheekbone injury that threatens his involvement in the 2023 Six Nations.
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men’s World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday after helping his country to a first series away win in New Zealand and to the top of the global rankings.
Johnny Sexton withdrew from the Ireland starting XV before kick-off against Australia on Saturday and Tadhg Furlong showed why he should’ve possibly been considered as backup.
Bundee Aki scored on his return from suspension to help Ireland beat Australia and secure a record-equalling 12th home Test win on Saturday despite missing captain Johnny Sexton.
Catch up on the action as Ireland hosted Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday night.
The Springboks are coming off back-to-back losses, but the SARugbymag team is convinced the world champions will respond emphatically in Italy on Saturday.
Former Brumbies winger turned Ireland star Mack Hansen has had a dig at the Wallabies in the build up to his maiden Test against the country of his birth.
Flanker Nick Timoney starred as Ireland recorded an 11th successive home Test win by beating a flamboyant but undisciplined Fiji in Dublin on Saturday.
Ireland successfully defended their world number one status against the Springboks and Jack Conan has called for his teammates not to get complacent.
SuperSport pundit Swys de Bruin has blasted the “bizarre” decision-making from referee Nika Amashukeli and his officiating team following the Springboks’ defeat by Ireland.