Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has recommitted his future with the Irish Rugby Football Union after signing a long-term deal until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
In part two of his exclusive chat with TRU, the legendary Wallabies winger has given his opinion as to why rugby union is grappling an entertainment-based identity crisis.
New Zealand managed to hold off a fightback from Ireland as they sealed a 28-24 victory in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Stade de France on Saturday. The All Blacks now face Argentina in the semi-final of the competition.
New Zealand successfully managed to overcome Ireland as they sealed a thrilling 28-24 win in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final game at Stade de France on Saturday.
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster drop winger Mark Telea from the matchday squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final to be played at Stade de France on Saturday.
Whilst Ireland v New Zealand and South Africa's meeting with France will have everybody gripped this weekend, the lopsided nature of the World Cup draw needs to be addressed - and a British scientist may have an answer.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton reckons their recent success against New Zealand will not be an influential matter as the two teams lock horns in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup in Saint-Denis on Saturday.