Ireland’s rivals to host Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe bidding battle to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is set to be between Ireland and three other countries - France, Italy and South Africa.
RBS 6 Nations win provides springboard for World Cup
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland's performance director David Nucifora believes retaining the RBS 6 Nations title has provided the players with "a great springboard" heading into the World Cup later this year.
Ireland one of four countries bidding for 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe bidding battle to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is set to be between four countries - Ireland, France, Italy and South Africa.
Farrell determined to push Ford all the way
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsInjury scuppered Owen Farrell's chance of making an impact at the 2015 RBS 6 Nations and he readily admits George Ford is the man to beat at fly-half for England.
Exeter Chiefs' Tomas Francis gets backing from Wales captain Sam...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoWales captain Sam Warburton insists that neither age nor inexperience will count against Tomas Francis as he looks to earn a World Cup squad. The uncapped 23-year-old was a revelation at tighthead for...
Disappointment of RBS 6 Nations spurs on Gray
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland's difficult 2015 RBS 6 Nations campaign will be the catalyst for an improvement in this autumn's World Cup according to lock Richie Gray.
Plisson targets August return to fitness
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsFrance fly-half Jules Plisson is expecting to return to full fitness well ahead of the World Cup this autumn.
Exeter trio tipped to retain places in England squad
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAs head coach Stuart Lancaster polishes the axe he will soon wield over his World Cup training squad, Exeter Chiefs coach Rob Baxter has backed Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie to be given...
Warburton believes Williams can seize Wales chance
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales skipper Sam Warburton has singled out Scarlets centre Scott Williams as one to watch on the world stage later this year.
Ashe: Scotland are going the extra yard
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsScotland's Adam Ashe insists that while life is tough in Vern Cotter's training camp at the moment, the squad have never been in better shape to take on the world this autumn.
