UPDATE: Hooker McInally replaced by Matthews - Scotland update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

UPDATE: Hooker McInally replaced by Matthews - Scotland update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

Scotland have replaced injured hooker Stuart McInally with Johnny Matthews in their 33-man squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Former captain McInally, himself an injury replacement for Dave Cherry earlier...

Munster Head Coach Graham Rowntree Signs New Contract

Munster Head Coach Graham Rowntree Signs New Contract

Munster Rugby and the IRFU are pleased to confirm that Head Coach Graham Rowntree has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at the province until at least 2026. In his first season as Head Coach...

Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel

Hooker Johnny Matthews is a perfectly able deputy for Scotland – John Dalziel

John Dalziel is adamant new recruit Johnny Matthews will prove a perfectly able deputy after Scotland’s World Cup hooker curse continued with the departure of Stuart McInally from the squad. It...

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are looking no further than crucial Scotland clash

Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are looking no further than crucial Scotland clash

Captain Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are not thinking about anything beyond Scotland as they seek to avoid complacency following previous World Cup failures. Andy Farrell’s men are within touching...

Warren Gatland lauds Wales achievements as they keep ‘punching above our weight’

Warren Gatland lauds Wales achievements as they keep ‘punching above our weight’

Warren Gatland has hailed Wales’ ability to keep “punching above our weight” after clinching a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. It maintains Gatland’s 100 per record...

Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed

Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed

Gregor Townsend admitted Scotland will have to “do it the hard way” if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals but the head coach is hoping the renewed clarity of their situation in...