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Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup

Keith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England. Munster...

Nienaber: “We have to improve”

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber quickly put behind him his team’s record victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (52-16) and focused on improving as the Rugby World Cup kick off moved a day closer.   South...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: France v Fiji

A dominant display from the Springboks in Cardiff.

Wales started off physical in the first few minutes but four minutes in, Skipper, Kolisi took the contact and found the offload to Marx who was running a great support line and went over in the...

Wales ready to meet South Africa’s physicality head on

Aaron Wainwright admits Wales will face a team that sets the bar in terms of physicality when they meet World Cup warm-up opponents South Africa on Saturday. Wales’ final preparation Test promises...

Warren Gatland impressed by competition for World Cup places in Wales squad

Wales head coach Warren Gatland believes that “depth and competition” has increased in his squad as World Cup selection looms large. Reigning world champions South Africa provide Wales’...

Match Day Programme: Ireland v England

A big hitter on this weekend's fixture list is a warm-up match between Ireland and England. With both teams coming from a win in their last games, they will look to carry the momentum into the next game...

Brave Blossoms make Lappies addition to Rugby World Cup squad

The Japan Rugby Football Union announced Friday that forwards Warner Dearns, Uwe Helu, Pieter "Lappies" Labuschagne and Amanaki Saumaki had been added to the Japan squad for this year's Rugby World Cup...

Zander Fagerson eyes Scotland’s World Cup opener after red card ‘roller coaster’

Zander Fagerson admits he is “relieved” not to have had his World Cup dream dashed by suspension after going through an emotional “roller coaster” in the aftermath of his red card...

WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’

Warren Gatland has been backed to turn around Wales’ fortunes and lead them towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.   Nigel Walker, the Welsh Rugby Union’s interim chief executive, hailed...