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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is likely to risk playing fly-half Johnny Sexton in their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina on Sunday (BBC). The Irish have suffered many injuries throughout their World Cup campaign, with Peter O’Mahony, Keith Earls, Jared Payne and most notably, 108-capped lock Paul O’Connell all absent. In addition to these, Leinster star […]
Ahead of England’s World Cup fixture against Uruguay on Saturday, coaches Graham Rowntree and Andy Farrell have been banned from England’s dressing room before and during Saturday’s game (BBC). The two former England internationals were recently found guilty of speaking to match officials during last week’s disappointing loss to Australia, which sent the host-nation out […]
South Africa are one of the most decorated rugby teams in the world, steeped with history as well as producing some true greats to grace the game. The Springboks famously won the 1995 World Cup against all odds with Francois Pienaar’s side beating New Zealand 15-12 in the final. They then also succeeded in the […]
Wales coach Warren Gatland fears for the career of winger George North after saying that he’s one or two more injuries away from forced retirement. North will pick up his 50th Welsh cap on Saturday as Wales travel to the Aviva Stadium to take on Ireland in their second World-Cup warm-up match. Gatland has now […]
Eddie Jones will step down as Japan’s coach at the end of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The Australian’s contract will expire at the end of this year and it will not be renewed, meaning that Japan will have to appoint a new coach to oversee the countries new Super Rugby franchise. Jones confirmed last […]