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Friday 22 September 2023 Dublin: 13°C

# Warm-up

Last month
August 2023
Moodie at centre in revamped Springbok side for All Blacks World Cup warm-up
Makazole Mapimpi, a try-scorer in South Africa’s 2019 World Cup final win over England in Japan, and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been named on the left and right wings.
Ntamack and Van der Merwe injury concerns as France edge Scotland late
A late Thomas Ramos penalty saw France past the Scots on a scoreline of 30-27.
Ireland up and running in win over Italy but not without injury concerns
Andy Farrell’s men scored five tries but have plenty to improve on.
Italy name two new caps for Ireland clash while Garbisi returns at 10
Kieran Crowley has announced a strong matchday 23.
Farrell set to shake things up for Ireland's clash with Italy
The head coach is expected to include plenty of fresh faces this weekend.
This year
2023
Ireland have clean bill of health ahead of Saturday's clash with Italy
Johnny Sexton is the only player not available for Andy Farrell.
Republic of Ireland v France, World Cup warm-up friendly
Ireland faced France in an important preparation game before heading to Australia.
Mercer and Care included as England name World Cup training squad
Exeter back-row forward Sam Simmonds has ruled himself out of World Cup selection.
Manchester United pre-season friendly confirmed for Aviva Stadium
This will be the first time United have appeared at the Aviva Stadium since 2017.
ROG's La Rochelle end Toulouse hoodoo ahead of the visit of Ulster
This win ends an eight-game losing streak for La Rochelle against Toulouse.
All time
De Allende impresses but South Africa A lose to Jake White's Bulls
The Bulls were 14-0 down at half-time but produced a huge second 40.
'It's like a fourth Test' - Lions tour to hit new heights in big clash with Boks
Warren Gatland said he was delighted to see such a strong South Africa A team named.
Lions to play the Sharks for second time on Saturday in Pretoria
The tourists have more PCR testing today and tomorrow.
Irishmen to the fore as Lions win but captain Alun Wyn Jones' tour is over
Jack Conan, Tadhg Beirne, and Bundee Aki were among the standout performers.
Henderson misses penalty in narrow England win after fans again boo players taking a knee
Romania went down 1-0 in the Riverside Stadium.
Saka’s first international goal earns England win but setback as Alexander-Arnold injured
The teenage Arsenal forward slotted in the winning goal early in the second half.
England warm-up for visit of Farrell's Ireland with six-try win over Georgia
Eddie Jones’ men were dominant on a very wet afternoon at Twickenham
Strong Munster A team produce resounding six-try win over Connacht
Johann van Graan’s men got set for the new Pro14 season with victory in Limerick.
Connacht beat Ireland's World Cup opponents Russia in final warm-up match
Daly, Leader, Murphy, Fitzgerald (2) and Boyle all got on the scoresheet.
Big guns set to return as Schmidt plays strong hand for visit of Wales
Johnny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and Keith Earls are all set to start.
Stockdale at the double as Schmidt's Ireland cling on for victory in Cardiff
Dave Kilcoyne was monstrous for Ireland as Joe Schmidt’s side made positive strides forward.
Gatland hands out two debuts in experimental Wales team to face Ireland
Saturday will be the head coach’s final game in charge in Cardiff.
Ireland crash and burn as England rip Schmidt's men apart in London
Ireland conceded eight tries in a record defeat against the English.
Nkosi's two tries helps South Africa trump Argentina as countdown to World Cup continues
The 23-year-old winger struck in each half for the Springboks on Saturday.
'It was setback after setback' - Kearney back in Ireland mix after difficult times
The 30-year-old Leinster wing is set to feature against Italy this weekend.
Who's playing who in the build-up to the World Cup in Japan?
Eight busy weeks lie ahead before the action gets underway at the World Cup.
Ireland step up Six Nations preparations with five-try win over Wales
Adam Griggs’ side picked up a confidence-boosting result at Donnybrook this afternoon.
All Blacks warm up for the Lions with imposing 12-try demolition of Samoa
Steve Hansen’s men were in sensational attacking form at Eden Park.
How to warm up in the gym to avoid injuries
If you’re making the gym a part of your life in 2017, make sure you don’t hurt yourself doing so.
Long's opportunist goal cancelled out by late equaliser as the Dutch earn a draw
Substitute Luuk de Jong levelled terms after a first half goal from the Southampton striker at the Aviva Stadium.
Kane and Vardy on target as England secure Euros warm-up win
The strikers brought their excellent Premier League form to international level.
11 hot Dublin lunches that will warm you up in no time
Eat up, heat up.
Six of the best: Terry Kennedy scored a hat-trick in each half of Ireland U20's rout today
Nigel Carolan’s men were too good for a Leinster development XV today.
Second pre-Euro 2016 Ireland friendly announced for March
The game will be free to all season ticket holders.
'We haven’t got ahead of ourselves; we haven’t looked down the line' - POM
The Ireland back row says he and his teammates must look after the ball.
Schmidt says Murray, Zebo and Sexton will all be fit for the World Cup
All three Ireland starters were replaced due to injuries at Twickenham.
Kearney is a World Cup starter and more talking points from Ireland's loss
England ruled the skies and bossed the breakdown, while Ireland showed signs of their game plan.
Ireland suffer Twickenham defeat after dire first half against England
Paul O’Connell’s side lost out to a strong effort from the English.
England v Ireland, summer international
Ireland are in the home dressing room in Twickenham. This is no ordinary international fixture.
Sep 5th 2015, 4:26 PM FULL-TIME! England 21 Ireland 13
Sep 5th 2015, 4:24 PM PENALTY! England 21 Ireland 13 (Farrell ’77)
Sep 5th 2015, 3:50 PM TRY! England 15 Ireland 11 (O’Connell ’52)
Iain Henderson and 3 other Irish players who impressed against Wales
Robbie Henshaw, Peter O’Mahony and Rob Kearney were strong on their returns.