Ireland will 'pay a huge amount of respect' to Canada's Jamie Cudmore
Peter O’Mahony says Ireland have looked at the Canada second row in depth.
View ArticleParisse and Fofana miss out as Ireland's pool rivals go head-to-head
These are pretty close to the teams Ireland will expect to face a few weeks down the line.
View ArticleFrench doubts could inspire Les Bleus, according to Wesley Fofana's cool new ad
Richie McCaw is also putting on his headphones to crush some Union Jack-emblazoned cars.
View ArticleAs it happened: Ireland v Canada, Rugby World Cup
We’re going minute-by-minute as Ireland begin their World Cup journey against Jamie Cudmore’s Canada.
View ArticleVideo analysis: Ireland use a Joe Schmidt power play to cut Canada apart
We break down one of Ireland’s seven tries against the Canadians in their World Cup opener.
View ArticleRomania's late consolation try celebrations were incredibly joyful last night
Awww, would ya look at their happy wee faces!
View ArticleItaly's Bergamasco in line to equal record by featuring in 5th Rugby World Cup
Italy are still without Sergio Parisse and they’ll meet a Canada side showing six changes from the loss to Ireland.
View ArticleSexton and Henshaw 'fit and available' for Ireland's RWC date with Romania
The message from Ireland’s camp today? Everyone’s grand, thanks for asking.
View ArticleCanada left to rue missed chances as Italy narrowly avoid scare
Kieran Crowley’s side made this a thrilling encounter in Leeds.
View Article'Next time I’m upset, we’ll go under the showers': France coach won't be...
PSA has also made an interesting selection in his back three that may help counter-act Ireland’s Garryowens.
View ArticleSergio Parisse has been passed fit and starts against Ireland on Sunday
Parisse returns as one of five changes for Jacques Brunel’s side.
View ArticleLetter from London: Schmidt's men return to the big city lights for Italian test
After a quiet week of hard work in Guildford, Ireland headed back into the English capital yesterday afternoon.
View ArticleHow we rated Ireland as they sneaked through Italy test
It wasn’t pretty, but Ireland are in the quarter-finals.
View Article'I don't think it's a reality check, we're a very grounded group'
Sexton says the presence of Sergio Parisse had a big impact on the game.
View ArticleFrance are so bullish about beating Ireland they've descended to sarcasm
It’s game week and we’re pretty sure which France is going to turn up: World Cup France.
View ArticleReactions to poor performances have defined Joe Schmidt's time in charge of...
Sunday’s unimpressive win over Italy was among the worst days under the Kiwi coach, but the four points are in the bag and destiny is in Ireland’s hands.
View ArticleWait, what if...? How Ireland's and other World Cup pools will be decided
A win over France would make this a whole lot less complicated.
View ArticleBreakdown entry points a key work-on before grand pool finale against France...
The hooker wants his team-mates to get down and dirty in the ruck.
View ArticleEarls a surprise pick at 13 for Ireland as Payne misses out on France clash
Here’s the Ireland side to face the French.
View Article5 talking points on Ireland's team for the massive RWC clash with France
Keith Earls has a man mountain of a task ahead of him.
View Article'We're in for one of the biggest weeks of our lives, it's good to be...
The blindside will be the key component of Ireland’s breakdown strategy against France.
View ArticleDon’t let the big game pass you by: 2011 still hurts Stephen Ferris
The retired blindside could be among the Ireland ranks under different circumstances this weekend, and he knows the hurt they carry into this World Cup.
View Article'Tough to lose one of the family': Ireland squad feel for Payne but must move...
Injury to the Ulster man made for a funereal atmosphere immediately after today’s Captain’s Run in Cardiff.
View Article'We plug guys in really well': O'Connell confident Earls can cope with...
With a little help from his friends.
View Article'Sexton? Leave him to Thierry': France determined not to look backwards...
The form of the last four years is no concern for captain Thierry Dusautoir.
View Article'Nothing up Ireland's sleeve', but they have the tools to take France down
The Pool D decider is the biggest game of the World Cup weekend.
View ArticleRadradra on Fiji's wing as Cheika pairs Hooper and Pocock in Wallaby back row
The Australia coach was reluctant to suggest that the duo could also start together against Wales in week two.
View ArticleWarrior Lealiifano poised to star in World Cup after overcoming leukaemia
The Australian out-half took on a stint with Ulster as he mounted his return to top class rugby.
View ArticleWales carve their way through Georgia and grab bonus point victory
Wales barely had a glove laid on them as they raced out into an early lead.
View ArticleUruguay pull off massive shock with World Cup win over Fiji
Fiji scored five tries and come away with two bonus points, but the boot of Berchesi kept Uruguay’s lead in tact.
View ArticleCorkman Quill red-carded as England overpower USA
The former Dolphin back row is the first player to be sent off in this tournament.
View ArticleAWJ reaches record caps haul as Cheika changes his playmakers
The brilliant second row eclipses Gethin Jenkins record as he prepares to run out for a 130th international appearance.
View ArticleGeorgia crush giant-killers Uruguay with bonus-point victory
The popular South American side were unable to pull off another shock win.
View ArticleGatland's Wales hold off Wallabies comeback to claim thrilling World Cup win
Wales seize control of Pool D after a brilliant Test match in Tokyo.
View ArticleAs it happened: Wales v Fiji, Rugby World Cup
We went minute-by-minute as Warren Gatland’s men took their chance to reach the quarter-finals.
View ArticleWales secure quarter-final berth after bruising battle against Fiji
A sickening blow to Dan Biggar’s head will pose an injury concern for Warren Gatland’s side.
View ArticleWales make heavy weather of it, but beat Uruguay to set up quarter-final...
Warren Gatland’s men were on a four-day turnaround and struggled to put the South Americans away.
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