France claim second successive Pool D win with victory over Romania
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpFrance overcame a first half scare to beat Romania 38-11 at the Olympic Stadium, picking up a try scoring bonus point and their second Pool D win in succession. Les Bleus featured 13 changes after beating...
The Great Debate: Has the influence of the TMO gone too far?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentYes says Cian Tracey - Following the soporific nature of last Friday's stop-start slog between England and Fiji, there was a moment in Ireland's win over Canada that gave me hope that all hope is not yet...
Ireland are 'serious contenders', insists Henry
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWorld Cup-winning coach Graham Henry believes Ireland are one of the teams who can win this year's edition after their impressive opening against Canada, but he believes pool rivals France are looking...
Irish show they mean business - on and off the pitch
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt and his match-day squad were caught between a rock and a hard place going into Saturday's clash against Canada. And, to their credit, they have extricated themselves from both obstacles in...
Kearney: I'm Delighted Dave's Gotten His Opportunity
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIt was a special day for Rob and Dave Kearney in Cardiff last Saturday. As well as Dave making his Rugby World Cup debut against Canada, the pair scored tries in the same Test match for the first time.
Brent Pope: Japan's showed Ireland that the impossible can become possible
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a pretty positive start on Saturday as they cruised past a brave but limited Canada 50-7 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
Five things we learnt: Ireland v Canada
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldThe warm-ups were a bad dream, Ireland's bench strength and Iain Henderson's big future are all coveredBand of Brothers: Ireland move on with Romania Ireland vs Canada Ireland team at the end of the match Mandatory...
Best wants more from Ireland
1 decade ago by Ulster Rugby NewsUlster captain Rory Best conceded Ireland still have room for improvement despite racking up a half-century of points in their Rugby World Cup victory over Canada.
Ireland ease to comfortable RWC 2015 win over Canada in Cardiff
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland impressed their travelling fans with a 50-7 victory over Canada at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. The Six Nations champions scored seven tries in total, claiming the four-try bonus point...
World Cup Highlights: Ireland vs Canada
1 decade ago by UltimateRugbyIreland take five points from their first RWC pool match, In truth the result was never in doubt, and the Irish backline showed an amount ambition not seen for some time. Henderson and Payne were...
