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Focused Joe Schmidt not getting caught up in farewell fever

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Schmidt begins preparations for Saturday’s final summer Test against Wales and his last home game as Ireland head coach.

Wales depth proves Grand Slam champs can win Rugby World Cup, says Gatland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland believes the quality of the players he has left out of his Wales squad shows they have the strength in depth to win the Rugby World Cup.       Gatland announced his final...

Gatland expecting wide open World Cup

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Wales boss is upbeat about World Cup prospects in Japan.

Hill and Patchell make Wales' Rugby World Cup squad, but Evans and Lee miss out

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales coach Warren Gatland has named Rhys Patchell and the injured Cory Hill in his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, but Rob Evans and Samson Lee have missed out.   Doubt over Hill's place...

Gatland names Patchell in Wales World Cup squad

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Warren Gatland has named Rhys Patchell as back up fly half to Dan Biggar for Wales at the World Cup in Japan.

Cory Hill named in Wales Rugby World Cup squad despite leg fracture

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Dragons lock has not played since February• Patchell also selected while Evans and Lee miss outCory Hill has been named in Wales’ 31-man World Cup squad despite suffering from a leg fracture.Dragons...

Winners & Losers: Wales v Ireland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales saw their long unbeaten home record come to an end on Saturday as Ireland claimed a 22-17 at the Principality Stadium.     The result saw Warren Gatland's side go down in his final home...

Wales v Ireland Tunnel Cam Exclusive

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Take a look behind the scenes in the Principality Stadium on a day when Ireland notched up a five point win thanks to a brace of tries from Jacob Stockdale and a Man of the Match performance from Jack...

Hill's place among six Wales positions 'up for debate' in Rugby World Cup squad

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cory Hill is struggling with a leg fracture on the eve of Wales' Rugby World Cup squad announcement.     Warren Gatland acknowledged six positions in Wales' Rugby World Cup squad are...

A Happy Birthday For Jack Carty

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jack Carty won his 6th international cap today on his first full start for Ireland. He put in a Man of The Match performance to steer Ireland to a 17 – 22 win against Wales on his birthday. We spoke...