Benetton star is to undergo surgery on an injury that means he is out of the World CupTommaso Menoncello is out of the World Cup after picking up an injury against Ireland. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello is out of the World Cup with a bicep injury suffered in a 33-17 defeat against …Continue reading »
Player welfare advocates reacted angrily after concussion statement in a World Cup warm-up match programme was posted onlineThe circled section in the Ireland programme has caused controversy (Twitter)The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has apologised for publishing “a poorly worded” concussion statement in the match programme for …Continue reading »
Paul Gustard looks at the attacking themes emerging ahead of the Rugby World CupNew Zealand's Rieko Ioane offloads (Getty Images)In terms of attacking trends, what we’ve seen over the last few months – and in particular as we get …Continue reading »
Scotland prop Zander Fagerson initially got three weeks for his dangerous clear out against FranceScotland's Zander Fagerson after his red card against France. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images)We now know the extent of the Zander Fagerson ban after we saw the TMO Bunker upgrade his yellow to …Continue reading »
Check out this clip of the coach's 'Cork French'(Still from clip by @JoeNaConnacht on X)It’s a look behind the curtain, as French television channel Canal+ aired scenes from inside the camp of two-time European …Continue reading »