Paul O'Connell posts picture on Instagram to highlight World Cup preparations 'back home'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland captain Paul O’Connell may be busying himself and his colleagues for their World Cup opener against Canada, but appreciates preparations back home are every bit as intense.
Fitzgerald starts in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener following Henshaw injury
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldLuke Fitzgerald starts in the centres for Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Canada after Robbie Henshaw's hamstring injuryStand-in: Luke Fitzgerald will slot in at 12 in Robbie Henshaw's absenceIreland...
Nine Lions named in Ireland's starting line-up
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyNine British & Irish Lions have been included in a strong Ireland starting XV as Joe Schmidt's side get their Rugby World Cup campaign up and running against Canada on Saturday.
Joe Schmidt hopes Henshaw can return for Romania as Fitzgerald gets midfield nod
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt has confirmed that Robbie Henshaw will sit out Ireland's opening World Cup clash against Canada as a precaution after he picked up a hamstring injury in training on Tuesday.
Schmidt Names Side For RWC Opener
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsIreland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has named his side for Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool D opener with Canada on Saturday and includes five Munster players in his matchday 23. Kick-off is at 2.30pm in...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Joe Schmidt opts for Luke Fitzgerald for Canada test as Robbie Henshaw is ruled out
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLuke Fitzgerald will make his World Cup debut against Canada on Saturday after being named at inside centre.
Rugby World Cup preview No19: Canada
1 decade ago by The GuardianDespite emerging talent, Kieran Crowley’s squad is still one of ifs and buts, although Jamie Cudmore is any watcher’s idea of a proper Canadian rugby playerSat 19 Sept Ireland v Canada, Millennium...
Ireland Team Named For Rugby World Cup Opener
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland coaching team have named the matchday 23 for their opening Rugby World Cup Pool D game against Canada at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 2.30pm).
Here are the 15 players Ireland will face in their World Cup opener
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCanada Head Coach Kieran Crowley has named starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Ireland at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
Robbie Henshaw OUT of Ireland's World Cup opener against Canada
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRobbie Henshaw has been ruled out of Ireland's World Cup opener against Canada on Saturday.
