RUGBY-WORLD-CUP

Keith Wood

Ireland great reckons World Rugby will step in and stop Bok bench tactics

Ireland great Keith Wood believes that World Rugby will stop teams from putting seven forwards on the bench after the Rugby World Cup.

Jean Kleyn

Jean Kleyn: I was a 'very different person' when I played for Ireland

Springbok lock Jean Kleyn says he is trying to shut out any outside noise regarding his history as an international for Ireland, which happened when he was a "very different person".

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Drew Mitchell fires shots at Eddie Jones amid Wallaby crisis

Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell has fired a verbal volley at Australia coach Eddie Jones as their Rugby World Cup campaign hangs in the balance.

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Wales wary of wounded Wallabies ahead of key RWC pool game

Wales assistant coach Jonathan Thomas has told his charges to be wary of Australia ahead of their crucial Rugby World Cup Pool C encounter on Sunday.

Manie Libbok

Libbok embracing the challenge of lining up opposite Sexton

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is embracing the challenge of facing Ireland's Johnny Sexton at Stade de France on Saturday.

Jacques Nienaber

Nienaber understands risks involved with Boks' 7-1 bench

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is comfortable with the risks of naming a potent 7-1 split on the bench for their blockbuster Rugby World Cup fixture against Ireland.