Jack Crowley has been given the chance to stake his claim for Ireland’s fly-half role ahead of the World Cup after being selected to start Saturday’s Dublin clash with Italy. The in-form 23-year-old is preferred to Ross Byrne and the uncapped Ciaran Frawley in the absence of suspended captain Johnny Sexton.
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Rugby World Cup 2019 Final England 12-32 South Africa Fly-half Handre Pollard kicked a record 22 points to allow Siya
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Warren Gatland’s 12-year reign in charge of Wales ended with a 40-17 defeat against New Zealand in the World Cup bronze match in Tokyo. Steve Hansen ensured he left the All Blacks on a winning note as his side clinched third place in Japan with a six-try display.
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Rassie Erasmus has announced that he will step down as South Africa head coach after Saturday’s World Cup final against England. Erasmus has held the post since early 2018 he will continue his role as director of rugby after the tournament.
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Frenchman Jerome Garces has been selected to referee the 2019 Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa in Yokohama on Saturday.
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