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Embed from Getty Images   Six Nations leaders England are set to hand a full debut to 21 year old Saracens forward Maro Itoje in this Saturday’s game at home against Ireland. The forward made his senior debut in the 40-9 victory over Italy last time out as a substitute, ...

View image | gettyimages.com Angry Irishman Roy Keane has a lot of opinions. The former Manchester United captain is as blunt as they come with pundits and he has plenty of bite, just not for his tongue. This week he has branded Wayne Rooney ‘awful’ after the current United captain ...

South Africa vs Wales View image | gettyimages.com South Africa came out of their pool on top, although at one point it looked like they could go crashing out of the tournament at the first hurdle after their opening game defeat to Japan. However, the Springboks recovered and went on ...

View image | gettyimages.com The Rugby World Cup starts on the 18th September when England face Fiji at Twickenham. Then for the following 7 weeks 20 teams will battle it out for the Rugby World Cup. There are teams that look like they could challenge for the World Cup which ...

View image | gettyimages.com Ireland captain and former British Lions captain Paul O’Connell will retire from international rugby after the upcoming World Cup. Lock O’Connell has won 101 caps to date, as well as featuring in seven British Lions test sides. He will also leave club side Munster for an ...