Ireland Boss Schmidt Defends Toner World Cup Omission
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has slammed Agustin Pichot's criticism of his decision to select Jean Kleyn instead of Devin Toner in his World Cup squad.
Sep 4, 2019
Weekend Watch Guide: RWC Spots The Name Of The Game
This weekend sees two more important Summer Tests being played, as France welcomes Italy to Paris on Friday at 3:00 pm (ET) and Wales hosts Ireland on Saturday at 9:30 am (ET).
Aug 29, 2019
New-Look Wales Team To Face Ireland
Warren Gatland has named a much-changed side from the last test against England for this weekend's clash with Ireland in Cardiff.
Ireland Team Named Looking For Rebound Performance
Joe Schmidt has made quite a few changes to his side that was pummeled a week ago against England. Ten fresh faces enter the starting lineup for the Irish.
Three Reasons Not To Panic If You're Ireland
Irish fans will need no reminding that last weekend's flop against England is unacceptable form to take into the World Cup.
Aug 28, 2019
Fans Expect Welsh To Top Ireland
Rugby fans aren't too impressed with Ireland's performance against England over the weekend.
Aug 27, 2019
Competition For RWC Spots Stiff In Ireland Camp
Ireland got that one game out of the way and now the one team from the British Isles that hasn't ever made the Rugby World Cup semis is hoping this will be the year.
Aug 14, 2019
Farrell In Charge As Ireland Gear Up For Italy Test
With Joe Schmidt away in New Zealand for a family bereavement, Andy Farrell has taken charge of the Ireland team leading up to their fixture this Saturday with Italy.
Aug 8, 2019
Jenkins: Quick Turnaround A RWC Rehearsal For Wales
Wales coach Neil Jenkins said that playing England this weekend, on Sunday, and then turning around to play again in six days is a good replication of the upcoming Rugby World Cup experience.
Time For Ireland To Get To Work
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt, the conquerer of the All Blacks and a hugely influential voice in Ireland camp, is back home in his native New Zealand because of a death in the family.
Aug 6, 2019
Crowded Welsh Back-Row Making Selections Tough
Two weeks recovered from their backbreaking training regimen in the Swiss Alps, the Welsh players are excited to get back on the pitch this weekend against England.
Can Young Owen Lane Crack Wales World Cup Squad?
One of the players to keep an eye on heading through the Summer Test Series is uncapped Welsh winger Owen Lane.
Jul 29, 2019
A Breathtaking Trip To The Alps, Literally
The beauty of the scenery was a breathtaking experience for the Welsh rugby team, but not so breathtaking as the grueling training regimen Warren Gatland put his side through.
Jul 25, 2019
Northern Teams Gear Up For Summer Test Matches
The summer is here in full swing, and in a World Cup year, every summer test match can make or break a team, or a player.
Jul 23, 2019
Ireland Moves To New Base, But No Beds?
The Ireland rugby team will continue its World Cup preparations at the brand new IRFU training facility in Abbottstown at the National Sports Campus—if only they can find a place to sleep.
