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England centre Piers Francis is free to play in the remainder of the Rugby World Cup having been cleared by a panel at a disciplinary hearing earlier today. Francis was cited earlier this week following a high tackle on Will Hooley just seconds into England’s 45-7 win over the USA on Thursday, the fourth player to be cited at the …

After many controversial moments, we have finally had our first red card of the Rugby World Cup during England’s clash with the USA.  England recorded a comprehensive 45-7 win over the USA in Gary Gold’s sides’ first game of the tournament but the encounter was not without its divisive calls. Immediately from the kick-off, England centre Piers Francis’ shoulder appeared …

England head coach Eddie Jones has made ten changes to his starting XV ahead of his side’s Pool C match against USA at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday. Joe Marler, Tom Curry, Billy Vunipola, George Ford, and Elliot Daly are the only remaining names from the XV who started in their 35-3 victory over Tonga on Sunday. Owen Farrell drops …

 USA head coach Gary Gold has named his team for their World Cup Pool C encounter against England on Thursday with four Irish names included. Following on from their performances for the USA at the World Cup four years ago, the experienced AJ MacGinty and John Quill are named to start. MacGinty, who plays his club rugby with Sale, is …

Europe regained the RyderCup from the United States on Sunday with a crushing 17.5 to 10.5 victory at Le Golf National in France. Here, Pundit Arena takes a look at some of the best quotes from the 42nd edition of the matchplay showdown: “It’s disappointing because I went 0-4, and that’s four points to the European team. And I’m one …

In the eyes of just about every spectator of Ireland's victory over the USA on Saturday night, Graham Burke turned in a fine performance.​

Ireland sealed a victory over the United States on Saturday night courtesy of a last-gasp winner by substitute Alan Judge. The Boys in Green had to come from behind to grind out the win against a largely inexperienced American side, with Judge’s last-gasp strike coming after Graham Burke’s equaliser just before the hour mark. Overall, it was a performance and …

​​Graham Burke had a night to remember on his first senior start for Ireland.​

Declan Rice is fast becoming one of the most important names on Martin O'Neill's teamsheet.​

​Ireland came from behind to defeat the USA by 2-1 at the Aviva Stadium in what was John O'Shea's final appearance for his country.

​Just when one seems ready to give up on this Ireland team, they do something that, from nowhere, gives that little hope that things can get better.

Graham Burke capped his first senior start for Ireland by netting the national team's first goal of 2018.​

​John O'Shea received the hero's send-off he deserved on Saturday night as his Ireland career came to a close.

Martin O'Neill has revealed the Ireland starting eleven for what will be John O'Shea's final appearance in the green jersey.

Ireland will finish their 2017/18 season when they host the USA at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.  Within the space of a couple of months, Ireland went from being within touching distance of the 2018 World Cup to where they reside now, being seen as preparation for sides competing in Russia. If there was little confidence after Ireland’s humbling to Denmark in …

Ahead of Ireland's friendly against the USA we take a look back at ex-Everton and Fulham striker, and brilliantly Irish-sounding American, Brian McBride.

Ireland complete their 2017/18 season this weekend with a friendly international against the United States at the Aviva.

​Martin O'Neill has confirmed a 26-man Ireland squad for the upcoming friendly internationals against France and USA.