# Test

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# New Challenge

Ireland will come up against a familiar face when they face Afghanistan in 2018

Phil Simmons will lead the country into Test cricket.

4.2k

Dec 31st 2017, 2:21 PM

# bad behaviour

England cricket player dropped after pouring drink over teammate's head on night out

‘I’m disappointed. With what we have had to go through already with these problems, it is not acceptable.’

7.6k

Dec 9th 2017, 1:10 PM

# The Ashes

I was 'stitched up' by Aussies over headbutt incident – Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow reiterated there was no wrongdoing following his coming together with Cameron Bancroft prior to the Ashes.

3.1k

Dec 8th 2017, 8:14 AM

# tactical procedures

Photos: More than 500 members of Defence Forces take part in major terrorist incident exercise

The Defence Forces practiced various operational and tactical procedures while undertaking the exercise.

26.2k

Dec 6th 2017, 9:17 PM

# the boks

Coetzee passionately defends his position as Springboks head coach

Coetzee was asked about his future following his side’s defeat to Wales this afternoon.

8.6k

Dec 2nd 2017, 10:12 PM

# gats

Gatland defends Wales' money-making fourth November Test

Wales face South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday a week after the November window ended for most nations.

13.8k

Nov 30th 2017, 8:10 PM

# Come a gutser

Australia's Kepu lands three-week ban for red card against Scotland

Australia succumbed to a chastening 53-24 loss against Scotland at Murrayfield, with Sekope Kepu’s dismissal proving costly for the visitors.

3.4k

Nov 28th 2017, 4:49 PM

# Warrenbowl

Gatland: 'At some stage I'll probably be dressed up as a clown again this week'

The New Zealand media were not too favourable of Warren Gatland as Lions coach, but he will not rise to any future jibes.

5.4k

Nov 20th 2017, 4:38 PM

# Pumas

Pumas finish strongly to see off Italy

This was no work of art in Florence.

7.4k

Nov 18th 2017, 5:04 PM

# Men At Work

Cheika disrespected referee with England bully claims, insists Eddie Jones

The England head coach does not expect referee Ben O’Keeffe to be influenced by the former Leinster boss’s words.

6.3k

Nov 17th 2017, 5:10 PM

# sorry ma

Jones apologises for foul-mouthed rant as he's called out by his 93-year-old mother

Eddie Jones’ frustration got the better off him at Twickenham on Saturday.

10.0k

Nov 13th 2017, 5:50 PM

# yellow

Hansen: Sonny Bill didn't know the rules

The All Blacks star was unaware of the rule that led to his yellow card against France, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said.

21.7k

Nov 12th 2017, 8:53 AM

# Winning Streak

Wallabies' impressive form continues as Gatland's Wales beaten again

Wales have not beaten Australia since 2008 and their miserable run against the Wallabies continued in Cardiff on Saturday.

12.4k

Nov 11th 2017, 9:17 PM

# November Tests

Farrell and Itoje rested as Hartley captains England for visit of Argentina

Eddie Jones has stuck with Henry Slade and Sam Underhill in his side to face the Pumas, while Elliot Daly has been passed fit.

5.0k

Nov 9th 2017, 11:43 AM

# Drico

Brian O'Driscoll anticipates 'very confrontational' Springboks

The Springboks struggled for consistency in the Rugby Championship but O’Driscoll knows they remain dangerous opponents for Ireland.

8.0k

Nov 6th 2017, 1:08 PM

# Apology

Howley accepts Sean O'Brien apology and plans to leave Wales role after World Cup

Coaching in the Premiership or France is on Rob Howley’s bucket list as he plans to leave his position with Wales after the 2019 World Cup.

8.2k

Oct 29th 2017, 4:48 PM

# Springboks

Four uncapped players included in South Africa squad to face Ireland

Warrick Gelant, Lukhanyo Am, Dan du Preez and Louis Schreuder will hope to make their international debuts.

5.5k

Oct 29th 2017, 4:10 PM

# In the dock

England trio Hartley, Hughes and Marler facing bans after European citings

Indiscipline at club level could cost Eddie Jones three players for the November internationals.

8.7k

Oct 23rd 2017, 8:30 PM

# Finally

After seven successive defeats Australia claim long-awaited win over All Blacks

New Zealand were denied a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep in Brisbane, where Australia outscored them by three tries to two.

13.0k

Oct 21st 2017, 12:43 PM

# the bold step

Scotland suspend flanker Hardie, but give no explanation why

Scottish Rugby have offered no details as to why he is unavailable for selection.

9.2k

Oct 20th 2017, 6:22 PM

# 2 ON 2

Coles relishing one last battle with 'one of the greats' Stephen Moore

The Wallabies hooker is on his final lap of an impressive Test career.

6.0k

Oct 19th 2017, 6:18 PM

# Chance

Sopoaga earns first All Blacks start in two years as Beauden Barrett is ruled out with concussion

Lima Sopoaga will make his first All Blacks start for over two years in the absence of Beauden Barrett in Brisbane.

5.0k

Oct 19th 2017, 6:30 AM

# getting organised

Wales have spoken to around 10 candidates to succeed Gatland after the World Cup

Wales have drawn up a shortlist in preparation for life after Gatland.

6.0k

Oct 16th 2017, 7:30 AM

# saving face

England suffer another injury setback ahead of November internationals

England could be without Jack Nowell during their November internationals due to a fractured cheekbone and eye socket.

6.9k

Oct 11th 2017, 5:09 PM

# Italian Job

Irish out-half Ian McKinley gets his first call-up for Italy

The former Leinster player had retired from rugby in 2011 after losing the sight in his left eye.

23.2k

Updated Oct 11th 2017, 5:02 PM

# Done Deal

Rhys Webb signs three-year deal with Toulon, but he'll still be available to play for Wales

The Lions scrum-half last week announced he was leaving Ospreys next season.

8.5k

Oct 10th 2017, 6:57 PM

# Time to shine

Out-of-favour Cooper will get the chance to impress Cheika when he faces the Wallabies

He’ll captain the Barbarians in Sydney next month.

5.8k

Oct 4th 2017, 11:40 AM

# hover taxi

Dubai successfully tests pioneering two-seater air taxi service

The prototype can fly for 30 minutes at a maximum speed of 100 kilometres per hour (62mph).

26.4k

Sep 30th 2017, 8:15 AM

# Kane Is Able

Kane Hames gets his first start as All Blacks make 7 changes for Springboks

New Zealand take on South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

6.1k

Sep 13th 2017, 8:49 PM

# Testing times

Wallabies star Folau 'respects all people' but 'will not support' same-sex marriage

Australia star Israel Folau’s refusal to support gay marriage led to a mixed reaction from the public on social media.

14.3k

Sep 13th 2017, 9:35 AM

# bouncebackability

'It's not going to stop us' - Cheika defiant despite home hammering against All Blacks

The Wallabies capitulated in today’s first half against New Zealand.

7.5k

Aug 19th 2017, 3:55 PM

# Kicking himself

Barrett hails Lions wake-up call for All Blacks and brushes off kicking concerns

New Zealand drew with the British and Irish Lions, a result that Beauden Barrett believes was “just what we needed”.

4.1k

Aug 14th 2017, 2:24 PM

# back for bledisloe?

Sonny Bill appeals suspension in bid to face Australia in Rugby Championship opener

The All Blacks believe their shortened warm-up fixture against Counties Manukau and Taranaki should count in SBW’s ban.

6.1k

Jul 28th 2017, 5:28 PM

# NO MOORE

Wallabies captain Moore set to retire from international rugby

The 34-year-old came close to a move to Munster in the past.

9.5k

Jul 27th 2017, 8:43 AM

# holibobs

All Blacks vice-captain Smith to take sabbatical

He will miss the majority of the Rugby Championship after exercising the option to take a career break.

8.1k

Jul 26th 2017, 9:11 AM

# Tense

Lions draw series after a stunning Test with All Blacks in Auckland

The All Blacks had many chances to put the tourists aways, but Warren Gatland’s men were gritty.

33.6k

Jul 8th 2017, 10:40 AM

# nugget

'These are the ones you remember' - Aaron Smith is well up for this weekend's Lions decider

The fired-up All Blacks star “could play today”.

6.4k

Jul 3rd 2017, 11:04 AM

# Test

Huge scare in Castlebar but Mayo do just enough to see off gutsy Derry

Stephen Rochford’s side won by 11 points, but only after extra-time.

24.1k

Jul 1st 2017, 8:02 PM

# a class apart

Rampant Springboks outscore France by four tries to complete whitewash

South Africa won the series 3-0.

11.3k

Jun 24th 2017, 7:27 PM

# Report

No Ford fiesta as Scotland fail in Fiji a week after Wallabies win

Veteran hooker Ross Ford made history in Suva, becoming Scotland’s most capped player.

9.1k

Jun 24th 2017, 12:08 PM