Patchell to start at fly-half for Wales against Ireland as Gatland rings changes
7 years ago by The Guardian• Scarlets fly-half one of 15 changes for final World Cup warm-up• Wyn Jones and North also return to starting XVScarlets fly-half Rhys Patchell will feature in a Wales team showing 15 changes for...
Nigel Owens to referee Wales vs Barbarians
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh Rugby Union have revealed that following 'special dispensation' from World Rugby, Welshman Nigel Owens will referee a Wales game for the first time when they host the Barbarians on November 30th...
Snubbed Rugby World Cup XV
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is just days away and every team has named their 31-man squad for the showpiece event in Japan. The best rugby players in the game will arrive in Japan,...
Aki Aims To ‘Put Best Foot Forward’ In Japan
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing the disappointment of the previous week’s defeat to England, Ireland centre Bundee Aki felt last Saturday’s 22-17 win over Wales in Cardiff was a significant step in the right direction....
"Yeah, it could have been a hell of a lot worse" - Jonathan Sexton on his thumb injury
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland's talisman Johnny Sexton says he was "blessed' to overcome a thumb injury in time to make Joe Schmidt's Rugby World Cup squad. Johnny Sexton felt he was "blessed" after it was...
Sexton hungry to make an impact on return at Aviva
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThis Saturday’s game against Wales may mark the start of Jonathan Sexton’s season but it will mark the last time that an Ireland team takes to the field in Dublin under the watchful eye of...
Rugby rankings may be maligned but they reflect expectation of tight World Cup | Matt McIlraith
7 years ago by The GuardianWhether you agree with the methodology behind them or not, the rankings are generally accurate and have generated interestTwo-time Rugby World Cup-victor John Eales once said that the winner of the World...
Johnny Sexton & Bundee Aki
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJohnny Sexton and Bundee Aki were on media duty today and spoke about the Rugby World Cup squad selection and the prospect of facing Wales at the weekend. The post Johnny Sexton & Bundee Aki...
Ireland’s Tuesday Training Session
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe day after the Rugby World Cup squad announcement the Ireland players were back on the pitch as they prepare for the game against Wales on Saturday. Tickets for the final Guinness Series match in Aviva...
Schmidt launches passionate defence of overseas-born players after controversial Kleyn selection
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyPichot's take on the decision, aired via Twitter on Monday, follows on from his assertion last week that the world rankings were “ridiculous” given Warren Gatland's Wales had usurped New Zealand...
