Castlebar man's family have travelled to Paris to be with him after he lost his wife and he was hospitalised amid the Bordeaux botulism outbreak

Ludlam has been rewarded for his defensive masterclass as a replacement in the 27-10 win over Argentina on Saturday.

Mr Jackson was among the first of a dozen people who ate preserved sardines in a Bordeaux wine bar last week to be hospitalized with what French authorities believe is the rare and potentially fatal illness.

The large majority of the victorious squad remain unavailable for this month’s Nations League matches against Sweden and Switzerland, saying they are not yet “in a safe place” to return and that the problems at the RFEF run far deeper than Rubiales.

Rubiales appeared in front of Judge Francisco de Jorge and denied any wrongdoing when questioned about kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the awards ceremony

The former All Black will be amongst the side out to upset Andy Farrell's side in Nantes.

The nerves aren't just because of the belief coursing through the current Ireland camp but because the 33-year-old accepts it will probably his final appearance on rugby’s greatest stage.

Toland was banished from the squad in early 2020 after falling out with Vera Pauw.

Richarlison admitted he would “seek psychological help” on his return to England and while Postecoglou has vowed to give the 26-year-old the support he needs.

“Remember, our contracts are based on 40% win bonuses. So it's tough to tell an assistant coach we need to build squad depth but we might lose this Test match, which is 40 percent of your salary.” 

Ireland arranged a pre-tournament Test against Tonga’s fellow Pacific Islanders Samoa on August 26 in Bayonne to use a run-through for Saturday’s pool game.

Three Talking Points from our man in Nantes ahead of the second weekend of action at the Rugby World Cup

CJ Stander will scrum down with our rugby experts and a live audience to discuss all the tournament talking points.

High performance teams, including the Irish rugby squad, are embracing new technologies for a competitive edge

We look ahead to that showdown in Nantes and the rest of the weekend action. 

There's quite a story behind Jean Kleyn's journey to wearing green and gold.

Veteran James Slipper replaces injured Taniela Tupou.

“One day a devil, mate,” Eddie Jone's said. “The next day an angel." 

Mr Burton was also named a runner-up of the competition in 2022 for his Roe v Wade cartoon

It sparked the reignition of a frustration of NFL players and the union that represents them who have been urging a return to grass fields from the astroturf on which many of them play.