Rassie Erasmus would be a compelling choice for Ireland regardless of how far they get at the Rugby World Cup… the master planner is never dull and boasts an enviable track record Speculation is rife that Erasmus is coming in to replace David Nucifora at IRFU If true, it would be

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England rugby legend Matt Dawson has questioned the “confusing” decisions around high tackles at the Rugby World Cup, and called for more consistency from officials. The former World Cup winner’s remarks come after France’s Romain Taofifenua avoided a red card for a high tackle in their fixture against Uruguay on

Wales 28-8 Portugal: Taulupe Faletau scores last-gasp try to secure crucial bonus point win as much-changed Welsh maintain perfect start at the Rugby World Cup with scrappy victory over Euro minnows Taulupe Faletau powered over to seal bonus point win with last play of the game  Louis Rees-Zammit, Wales captain

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Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The preliminary final weekend is often regarded as one for the purists, for the best four teams are left, and many a senior coach has said it’s the toughest challenge of the year.

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Melbourne have retained the coveted Hampson–Hardeman Cup for a 10th time in 14 meetings after defeating the Western Bulldogs by 42 points at Casey Fields on Saturday afternoon. The trophy – which pre-dates

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. In today’s AFL briefing, your daily wrap of footy news: Carlton heroes Sam Docherty and Blake Acres are expected to put their hands up to play through the pain barrier again next week.

Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Ron Barassi: February 27, 1936, to September 16, 2023. It’s as simple as this. Ron Barassi, who died on Saturday aged 87 from complications after a fall, was the single biggest figure in

Rugby World Cup: How the home nations fared in the opening weekend France will come to a standstill again this evening with all eyes turned to the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille. When Le XV de France plays these days, it is a national event. A domestic TV audience of