Boks eye top three charge
The Springboks can rise into World Rugby’s top three ranked nations with a big win over Argentina and if other results go their way.
The Springboks can rise into World Rugby’s top three ranked nations with a big win over Argentina and if other results go their way.
SA-born Ireland hooker Rob Herring starts as Andy Farrell selected a youthful halfback partnership to face Italy in a World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.
Munster’s Jean Kleyn was set for a recall to Ireland’s World Cup training squad before switching allegiance to South Africa, according to Paul O’Connell.
Johnny Sexton will be free to captain Ireland at the World Cup, but is his three-match ban for misconduct enough of a deterrent against the abuse of referees?
Johnny Sexton will be available to play for the Ireland at the World Cup, despite being found guilty of misconduct towards match officials in the aftermath of the Champions Cup final.
The decision from Ireland captain Johnny Sexton’s disciplinary hearing with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) held on Thursday is expected “in the coming days”.
Jake White has hailed Rassie Erasmus’ decision to get Jean Kleyn back into South African colours as the former Ireland lock prepares to make his Springbok debut against Australia.
Ireland Rugby and Munster have paid tribute to coach and former Scotland scrumhalf Greig Oliver, who passed away on Monday following a paragliding accident in Cape Town.
Johnny Sexton is to appear before an independent disciplinary panel on 13 July over “misconduct complaints” arising from last month’s Champions Cup final, organisers EPCR said on Thursday.
Defending champions France jetted past Japan, New Zealand survived a scare against Wales and England and Ireland played to a dramatic draw on the opening day of the World Rugby U20 Championship.