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Former England international Steffon Armitage faces sexual assault suspended sentence

Yesterday at 18:27 - Five-times capped England back rower Steffon Armitage has been found guilty of sexual assault in France and faces a six-month suspended sentence and fine....

#RWC2019: Ireland deliver a brutal lesson to hapless Scotland

Yesterday at 12:13 - Gregor Townsend's Scotland team slump to a heavy defeat against Ireland in their opening game of the 2019 World Cup campaign...

#RWC2019: 'We'll be looking to smash Johnny Sexton again,' says Matt Taylor

21/09/2019 23:00 - Scotland defence coach ups the ante ahead of World Cup opener by vowing to hit Ireland where it hurts ......

Eight Munster Men In Ireland Squad For World Cup Opener

20/09/2019 13:21 - Eight Munster players have been named in Ireland's squad for Sunday's Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland (8.45am Irish time). Rory Best will captain Irel...

#RWC2019: Gav Scott – the man who keeps Scotland ticking

19/09/2019 23:00 - For the last seven years, Gav Scott has been responsible for making sure that the national team runs like clockwork...

Italy can shock the world, warns Conor O'Shea

19/09/2019 14:04 - Italy head coach Conor O'Shea feels his team can upset South Africa as they did three years ago in Rome. News and opinion from The Rugby Paper....

Darcy Graham can prove small is dangerous for Scotland and Townsend

19/09/2019 12:55 - Wing Darcy Graham has established himself as another dangerous element of Scotland's back three alongside Stuart Hogg. News and opinion from The Rugby Paper...

#RWC2019: Scottish convert Sam Johnson relishes Ireland challenge

19/09/2019 11:05 - Four years ago he cheered Australia on as they broke Scottish hearts, but a lot has changed for Sam Johnson since then...