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Latest news : For a few hours it was possible to see Sheffield as a football city in recovery
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Latest news : A win is unlikely, but Ireland might settle for emerging unscathed
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Joe Schmidt: the final two months of his term in charge of Ireland are set to be unforgettable no matter what way things pan out. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

The next two months for Ireland will be gruelling – and unforgettable

International
Keith Duggan
August 24, 2019, 07:00

Sideline Cut: It looks daunting for the World Cup, but don’t underestimate Joe Schmidt

Ireland Rugby Captain’s Run at Twickenham Stadium on Friday. ‘We’ll be hoping to get out of the game free of injury and I know that Eddie [Jones] will be hoping the same thing with the English lads,’ said head coach Joe Schmidt. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

A win is unlikely, but Ireland might settle for emerging unscathed

International
Gerry Thornley
August 24, 2019, 06:00

It may be only a warm-up, but it’s still England v Ireland, and that’s a red-hot prospect

Ireland’s Conor Murray, Rory Best, James Ryan, Jordan Larmour and Sean O’Brien during the Six Nations game against England at the Aviva Stadium In February. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Matt Williams: Irish plan dictates that there is no ‘peak’ for the English match

International
Matt Williams
August 24, 2019, 06:00

What we need to see from Ireland is if they have changed their attacking plan to nullify England’s rushing defence

Manu Tuilagi celebrates after England’s 2019 Six Nations Championship Round 1 win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in February. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

Stress test for Ireland as England’s bulldozer squad reaches full strength

International
Gavin Cummiskey
August 24, 2019, 06:00

With Tuilagi, Vunipola and Underhill on board, no wonder the pundits are worried

Joey Carbery: he had been earmarked for this World Cup in part because he also covered full-back and at a push the role of third choice scrum-half

World Cup history and versatility point to gamble on Carbery

International
Gerry Thornley
August 24, 2019, 06:00

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

England scrumhalf Ben Youngs during a training session at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Ireland eye up No 1 ranking with Twickenham win

International
Gerard Meagher
August 23, 2019, 18:18

Ben Youngs dismisses significance of world rankings ahead of World Cup warm-up

Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton kicks a penalty in the Six Nations game against England at the Aviva stadium in February 2019. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Kicking king Alred keeping the pressure on Sexton to succeed

International
Robert Kitson
August 23, 2019, 15:06

‘Let’s say I was working for Ireland now and they were playing England. I’d want Ireland to win for everyone in the group’

The Wallabies Rugby World Cup squad. Photograph: Nick Mulvenney/Reuters

RWC 2019: James O’Connor and Nic White in Wallabies squad

International
Bret Harris
August 23, 2019, 13:16

Michael Cheika selects overseas duo with backrow David Pocock heading to Japan

Maro Itoje celebrates Saracens’ 2019 Heineken Cup final victory over Leinster. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Heineken Champions Cup 2019-20: Leinster start against Benetton

European Cup
Patrick Madden
August 23, 2019, 12:00

Munster and Ulster face opening away trips as Connacht welcome Montpellier to Galway

The All Blacks perform the Haka before their Bledisloe Cup victory over Australia. Photograph: Greg Bowker/AFP/Getty

‘Terrible’ internet leaves rural All Blacks fans fearful of missing RWC

International
Eleanor Ainge Roy
August 23, 2019, 10:00

All fixtures in Japan will be streamed online meaning certain fans could miss the action

Ireland’s Ross Byrne in action against the USA last November. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Liam Toland: Ireland need Ross Byrne at his controlling best

International
Liam Toland
August 23, 2019, 06:50

Leinster outhalf has huge opportunity while Kleyn’s impact on scrum will get stern test

Joe Schmidt: “We’re going to have to be cleaner than clean.” Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Schmidt wary of the danger of suspensions due to crackdown on high tackles

International
Gerry Thornley
August 23, 2019, 01:00

‘There’s always things that concern, and injury is one and suspension is the other’

Jack Carty: named among the replacements against England at Twickenham. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Twickenham an imposing testing ground for Byrne and Carty

International
Gerry Thornley
August 23, 2019, 01:00

Outhalves vying for a place in squad for Japan while Kleyn gets another chance to impress

Ireland’s Garry Ringrose, Ross Byrne and Josh van der Flier after Ireland’s victory over Italy in Chicago last November. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Van der Flier believes ‘incredible’ Byrne has temperament to cope

International
Gerry Thornley
August 23, 2019, 01:00

Flanker praises Ireland outhalf’s ‘steady head’ and ability to control the game

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Ireland on Saturday. Photograph: Getty Images

England name near full strength XV for Irish visit

Rugby
August 22, 2019, 14:07

George Ford at outhalf with Owen Farrell at centre, Mako Vunipola makes the bench

Jack Carty and Ross Byrne during an Ireland training session in Portugal. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Ross Byrne at outhalf for warm-up clash with England

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
August 22, 2019, 11:32

Joe Schmidt’s team take on England in their second Rugby World Cup warm-up match

Unless he returns to play for a Premiership club in the future, Ben Te’o’s international career is finished. Photograph: Getty Images

Ben Te’o signs for Toulon on a short-term contract

Rugby
Gerard Meagher
August 22, 2019, 09:10

Former Leinster centre was omitted from England squad after Mike Brown altercation

Manu Tuilagi warms up during an England training session at Pennyhill Park. Photograph: Getty Images

Hiding injury set in motion years of fitness problems for Manu Tuilagi

Rugby
Gerard Meagher
August 22, 2019, 09:09

The England player admitted he kept the injury quiet for five matches in 2014

Dan Leavy at Vodafone’s “Ireland’s Ball” launch event in Ukiyo-e. ““The physical side, the pain’s nothing. All the chat’s about the World Cup and that’s pretty hard to deal with sometimes.”

Dan Leavy playing a waiting game on the long road to recovery

International
John O'Sullivan
August 22, 2019, 06:00

Leinster flanker making good progress from the knee injury which dashed his World Cup dream

CJ Stander taking part in the Ireland squad session at the The Campus, Faro. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

New dad Stander living the dream as World Cup beckons

International
Gerry Thornley
August 22, 2019, 05:00

Munster man and his Ireland team-mates braced for a big and bruising England

Billy Vunipola will most likely not play against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire

England to shuffle pack against Ireland and keep Vunipola on ice

International
August 21, 2019, 18:18

Mark Wilson, Tom Curry and Sam Underhill all trained on Wednesday at Pennyhill Park

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This month's rugby fixtures The big finals take centre stage with St James' Park in Newcastle and Celtic Park in Glasgow hosting the finals of the Champions Cup and Pro 14

Pro14 Table & Fixtures

A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Glasgow (Q)	21	16	0	5	621	380	17	81
Munster (q)	21	16	0	5	612	348	13	77
Connacht (q)	21	12	0	9	475	394	13	61
Ospreys	21	12	0	9	445	404	10	58
Cardiff	21	10	0	11	497	451	14	54
Cheetahs	21	8	1	12	541	606	12	46
Zebre	21	3	0	18	260	640	7	19

B Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster (Q)	21	15	1	5	672	385	14	76
Ulster (q)	21	13	2	6	441	424	7	63
Benetton (q)	21	11	2	8	474	431	8	56
Scarlets	21	10	0	11	510	470	12	52
Edinburgh	21	10	0	11	431	436	11	51
Dragons	21	5	1	15	339	599	4	26
Southern Kings	21	2	1	18	385	735	12	22

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