International Friendlies

I will reflect – Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss

Steve Borthwick said he would reflect ahead of his World Cup squad announcement following England’s lacklustre performance in their 20-9 defeat to Wales.   England withered...

Ireland boss Andy Farrell shrugs off injury concerns in ‘clunky’ win over Italy

Andy Farrell played down the severity of injuries suffered by Jack Conan, Jimmy O’Brien and Craig Casey during Ireland’s “clunky” World Cup warm-up win over Italy.   Number...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: New Zealand v Australia

Scotland produce stirring second-half comeback to beat France at Murrayfield

Scotland overcame the loss of key duo Ben White and Zander Fagerson to stage a stirring second-half fightback and defeat France 25-21 in an exhilarating World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield. Les Bleus,...

Scotland triumph in midfield battle vs France

Scotland pulled off an epic comeback of note at Murrayfield, to edge out France 25-21 in their second Rugby World Cup warm up fixture. The game was stellar battle between both midfields, as both sides...

France score a stunner to open their account against Scotland

The two french youngster's on debut combine to help France to their opening try. Both Gailleton and Bielle-Biarrey start the counter attack deep inside their half and it is a stunner.   Emilien...

Staking a claim for the World Cup – Ireland versus Italy talking points

Ireland begin their World Cup warm-up matches by hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Head coach Andy Farrell has named an experimental matchday squad for his side’s first fixture since...

Match Day Programme: Argentina vs. South Africa II

South Africa are bidding for an eighth consecutive victory over Argentina after wins in Salta and Pretoria in 2019, Port Elizabeth twice in 2021, Buenos Aires and Durban in 2022 and Johannesburg in the...

Argentina v South Africa Preview: A battle in Buenos Aires

Argentina and South Africa lock horns for a second weekend in a row as the two sides clash in their first Rugby World Cup warm-up game following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship. Little split...

Cheika Continues Los Pumas 'Rotation' For Boks Clash

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has continued his rotation policy ahead of the World Cup warm-up match against South Africa in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The starting XV shows five changes from that which...