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Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory

The 27-year-old has been virtually ever-present since his Test debut just under three years ago.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad

The 22-year-old is the least experienced international in Andy Farrell’s squad.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Brydon Carse targeting England Test berth after T20 heroics against New Zealand

South African-born Durham quick excelled with the ball in a seven-wicket thrashing at Chester-le-Street

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Youthful Wallabies must find belief if not victory in warmup Test with France

If Eddie Jones’s young team can challenge the World Cup hosts, Australian rugby may just get the ‘historic reset’ it needs

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2023

Tom Stewart handed full Ireland debut at hooker for final warm-up against Samoa

The 22-year-old won his first Test cap as a replacement against Italy earlier this month.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

‘He lost a bet’: breezy All Blacks joke about former coach helping Australia

A relaxed Ian Foster adopted the perfect tone when discussing Steve Hansen before New Zealand’s final World Cup warm-up

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Richard Wigglesworth confident England will fix misfiring attack before World Cup

Steve Borthwick’s side flattered to deceive hugely in a pair of warm-up Tests against Wales, with a formidable challenge now looming in Dublin

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023

James Ryan says Ireland’s clash with England ‘has never been a warm-up game’

The bulk of Andy Farrell’s first-choice players are poised for their first Test appearances since clinching a Six Nations Grand Slam.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Ben Stokes to play as specialist batter at World Cup after ODI retirement U-turn

Stokes branded a three-format schedule as “unsustainable” when calling time on his ODI career 13 months ago.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Ben Stokes: England ODI retirement U-turn confirmed in major boost for World Cup

Jofra Archer and Harry Brook omitted from planned tournament squad as the uncapped Gus Atkinson gets a surprise call-up

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023