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.
Gatland: Top ranking is just a number
Wales coach Warren Gatland says he was more pleased with their performance in the 13-6 win over England than their move to first place in the World Rugby rankings.
Wales in line for historic milestone
Wales are set to officially top the World Rugby rankings for the first time in their history after beating England 13-6 on Saturday in Cardiff.
Wales sneak past England
Wales beat England 13-6 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
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.
McConnochie set for England debut
Uncapped Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie is set to make his international debut in the second World Cup warm-up match between England and Wales in Cardiff this weekend.
Test teams (17 August)
Reflect on this weekend’s teams to play in the World Cup warm-ups.
SA Schools A fight back to draw with Wales
SA Schools A produced a second-half comeback to claim a 31-31 draw in a nailbiting contest with Wales in Paarl on Tuesday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Wales suffer Anscombe blow
Wales flyhalf Gareth Anscombe has been ruled out of the World Cup after he sustained a serious knee injury in Sunday’s 33-19 defeat by England at Twickenham.
