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Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland

Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.   Ireland travel to France...

The World Cup Centurions: Ireland

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. And while there is plenty of young and hungry talent going into this years edition looking to prove themselves and create their own legacies, we...

Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland

Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France as Six...

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family

Johnny Sexton admits the protracted disciplinary process which threatened to ruin his Rugby World Cup dream took a toll on his family but insists he is “not trying to play the victim”. Ireland’s...

Aaron Cruden made a shock return to the NPC

On Saturday, Aaron Cruden stepped off the plane from a family holiday in Bali. On Sunday, he stepped onto the FMG Stadium Waikato turf for a shock return to NPC rugby. Earlier in the week Waikato coach...

Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots

Fiji have jumped above England in the world rankings after their stunning 30-22 victory at Twickenham. Fiji have moved up to seventh with England dropping to eighth, making the Pacific Islanders the highest-ranked...

Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France

Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby) and Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) are included in the squad replacing Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) and Anthony Watson.   ENGLAND’S OFFICIAL 2023...

Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v Samoa

5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa

Ireland complete their World Cup warm-up fixtures on Saturday by taking on Samoa in Bayonne. Head coach Andy Farrell is due to reveal his final 33-man squad for the tournament on Sunday afternoon. Here,...