VIDEO: We'll be underdogs in the quarter-finals against the Pumas or the All Blacks - Joe Schmidt
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland Head Coach Joe Schmidt believes that the facile victories over Canada and Romania lulled Ireland into a false sense of security ahead of today's 16-9 'dogfight' with Italy at the Olympic Stadium.
Preview: Ireland vs Italy
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 3 in Pool D throws up Ireland's first real test of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. While Romania and Canada posed certain threats of their own, today's opponents Italy offer a much sterner test. Both sides...
Live Blog: Ireland v Italy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter the shadowboxing that surrounded the victories over Canada and Romania, the World Cup really begins at the Olympic Stadium today against Italy. Join Frank Whelan from 3.30pm for all the action and...
No Cherry picking for Australia Women
1 decade ago by IRBAustralia will head into the inaugural Canada Sevens without World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year Emilee Cherry.
Rugby World Cup 2015: Ireland versus Italy preview
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auIreland will play their third match of the World Cup when they face Italy this Sunday at 4.45pm at the Olympic Stadium in London. This is likely to be Ireland’s toughest game of the tournament so...
Subtle strategy of scrummaging returns to its rightful place
1 decade ago by The TimesJapan and Canada do. England (mostly), Tonga and Georgia don’t. Nor do Argentina, but they’re not so good at not...
Joe Schmidt focusing solely on beating Italy and quarter-final qualification
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland can seal qualification with win on Sunday• Captain Sergio Parisse likely to return for ItaliansJoe Schmidt says he will be happy even if Ireland scrape a narrow and unconvincing win against...
France win comfortably despite Canada scoring some great tries at Stadium MK
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFrederic Michalak was in sublime form as France dismantled Canada in a thoroughly entertaining game at Stadium MK. Canada played a fantastic brand of attacking rugby, but France's power showed and they...
France gear up for Ireland showdown with five-try performance
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance combined flair and force in a 41-18 World Cup victory over Canada in Milton Keynes.
