Test Rugby

Ireland lock in front-row powerhouses

Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter have both signed two-year contract extensions with Ireland and Leinster until 2027, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced.

O’Gara shows his Test coaching hand

La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara has signalled his international coaching aspirations, targeting the top jobs in Ireland, England, or France.

Boks to tackle All Blacks at Eden Park

The Springboks will face the All Blacks in Auckland and Wellington in the 2025 Rugby Championship.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Sam Cane of New Zealand walks past the Webb Ellis cup with their runner's up medal following the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Hansen: All Blacks ‘robbed’ of RWC glory

Former head coach Steve Hansen has launched a passionate defence of New Zealand’s 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign, insisting the Kiwis were denied a title victory.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08: The players of France watch on as the players of New Zealand perform the Haka prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

France reject All Blacks clash in USA

France have declined overtures from New Zealand to play a Test in the USA in 2025, according to the French rugby federation (FFR).

Ireland give Farrell winning send-off

Ireland showed character to deny former coach Joe Schmidt a winning return to Lansdowne Road on Saturday by edging Australia in a scrappy one-off Test.

Watch: Arendse, the Bok attack blitz

From defence-splitting runs to unreal passes, relive Kurt-Lee Arendse’s impact for the Springboks in 2024 as the speedster added five tries to his impressive Test tally.

Ireland back Prendergast to fly at 10

Flyhalf Sam Prendergast has been given a huge boost by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in being given the starting berth for Saturday’s Test with Australia in Dublin.