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Rugby

Last year
2023
Poll: What do you think the result will be as Ireland face Tonga?
Ludlam starts for England, Leitch to set Japan record for World Cup appearances
A night of stress for the World Cup hosts after rotation for Uruguay
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Australia recall veteran Slipper, Tuisova and Botia back for Fiji
'He is a serious player' - Ireland wary of Tonga's backline threats
'He’s ticked all the boxes' - Sheehan set to return against South Africa
Bielle-Biarrey helps France avoid Uruguay scare
'Respect' - Farrell explains Ireland picks as Sexton plays down record talk
Fekitoa and Piutau start in Tonga team to face Ireland in Nantes
World Cup organisers confirm 'enhancements' will be made to national anthems
'Where the hell did that come from?' - Farrell slams Hansen rumours
There were risks to consider. Farrell went with Sexton and the front-liners
Ireland make four changes for Tonga as Sexton captains again
Boks blow ahead of Ireland clash as Marx ruled out of the World Cup
'I’ve been building but I still feel like I’ve a way to go to get to my best'
Conan's CV highlights why Ireland have been holding out hope
Farrell's selection for Tonga will be intriguing and it could be crucial
Springboks name four scrum-halves to play Romania
'It's more about players getting on pace with Sexton than Sexton getting on pace with the game'
Wales coach Gatland rings changes for Portugal
'We loved our time with Connacht, we wanted to stay longer'
Sheehan back in full training but Conan ruled out of Tonga clash
The 'performance coach' having a major influence on Ireland camp
'It was incredibly humbling seeing how brave those kids were'
Rugby nations to decide on World Cup anthems after choir outcry
Farrell would be justified in going full-strength against Tonga
Conan sits out Ireland training as rehab of foot injury continues
'It would be unbelievable to make my World Cup debut if it happens'
Tom Curry to miss England’s next two World Cup matches after dangerous tackle
Jelonch captains France against Uruguay on injury return
Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas
Proud, family-first Tonga have quietly been plotting to upset Ireland
'He’s been an awesome grandad' - Lowe's father flies in for the World Cup
'For the Boks game, it'd be James Ryan and Iain Henderson in the second row for me'
Springboks centre Kriel free to face Ireland as he won't be cited
French prosecutors investigating alleged rape of Irish rugby supporter in Bordeaux
Etzebeth expected to return for Ireland clash, while Marchand remains in French squad
Postcard from the TGV: An odyssey of a World Cup weekend
Farrell expected to rotate for Tonga but Sexton wants to go again