WHILE I am not a huge rugby fan, I take a passing ... being unaware of the reasons behind this kit change, I was a little taken aback, especially as Ireland seemed to be losing.

According to the new World Rugby rules, the away team must change their jersey if there's a kit clash. As such, Ireland will don white shirts in their bid to hand Wales a record 15th consecutive ...

visiting teams have been asked to change kit when a colour match has been identified. Ireland are therefore wearing white jerseys, rather than their traditional green, in Cardiff in round three ...

NEW World Rugby guidelines ... Spoon. Ireland are the side that will be changing this year, but other sides, like New Zealand and South Africa, will also be impacted by the change.