Coach sees positives from Pro14 final defeat, describing it as an ‘invaluable experience’

FAI records indicate Susan Keegan was paid some €95k between 2012 and 2014

Enforced Covid ‘time out’ may benefit players heading into the next phase of their career

Super Rugby Aotearoa sets high standard for Pro14 and Premiership clubs to emulate

Coronavirus will further limit kids’ opportunities to work on rugby’s key skills

When the game returns it will look different with World Rugby re-enforcing laws in July

John O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the past

Munster have had one foot in the past, but coming unstuck in Europe could spur them on

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa

Japan’s high-tempo rugby was thrilling while Ireland’s exit was low point of tournament

World Rugby regulations state opponents must not cross halfway line during Haka

Incoming Ireland coach has a long wait until the start of 2020 Six Nations against Scotland

With All Blacks beaten, Eddie Jones knows they have to hit heights one more time

England will ask big questions but All Blacks execute under pressure better than anyone

South Africa’s Faf de Klerk one of the players showing that size is of little matter

The battle of the back rows looks likely to be hugely significant in Saturday’s semi-final

Out of form team’s error-ridden display made things easy for clinical All Blacks

‘I have full faith we will push on’ says secondrow after All Blacks romp home in Tokyo

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over the world champions as they rout Joe Schmidt’s side

World champions are potent but Schmidt’s side are primed for a one-off performance

Outhalf bullish but calm ahead of his first start in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Patrick Madden looks at the side Steve Hansen has picked to face up against Ireland

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday

Defending champions show what Ireland will need to produce against South Africa

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Japan seems uber-efficient and productive, yet it’s safe, and personal space is not invaded

Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton not at heights of 2018 but are primed for World Cup tilt

Wallabies scoreless at Eden Park as world champions lay down a marker for Japan

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

World champions sweat on fitness of Brodie Retallick after lock hospitalised with shoulder injury

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Outhalf scores 23 points as Highlanders suffer following sin-binning of Liam Squire

Mutual respect is obvious as Martin Johnson and Paul O’Connell means good TV