Sexton new Irish captain as squad named for Six Nations
Johnny Sexton has been appointed Ireland captain for the Six Nations, while new head coach, Andy Farrell, has named five uncapped players in his 35-man squad.
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Joey Carbery ruled out of Six Nations with wrist injury
Ireland and Munster will be without Joey Carbery for the foreseeable future as the out-half has had to undergo surgery for a wrist injury.
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Superb South Africa stun England to win Rugby World Cup
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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New Zealand see off Wales to win Third Place Playoff
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 to step down as South African coach after final
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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