White relishing World Cup chance as Canada shift focus
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt has already branded Canada "an incredible banana skin" but his opposite number Kieran Crowley has backed Ireland to top Pool D.
Easterby urges Ireland to set the tone
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSimon Easterby has called on his Ireland charges to start as they mean to go on and build World Cup momentum by producing a "quality" performance against Canada on Saturday.
Peter O'Mahony relishing prospect of going up against 'hugely tough' Jamie Cudmore
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJamie Cudmore has never exactly endeared himself to Irish supporters and on Saturday, he will look to power Canada to an upset but that doesn't stop Peter O’Mahony admiring what he brings to his side.
Healy declared fit ahead of RWC
1 decade agoCian Healy has been given a clean bill of health ahead of the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off this Friday when the hosts England take on Fiji at Twickenham.“Cian is great,” Ireland team manager...
Cian Healy over 'dark days' as Ireland declare their 31-man squad fit and healthy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland have reported a clean bill of health five days out from their opening World Cup game against Canada.
Bath-bound Nikola Matawalu warns Stuart Lancaster of Fiji threat
1 decade ago by The Guardian• England meet Fiji in opening game of World Cup at Twickenham on Friday• Lancaster watched as Matawalu shone in Fiji victory over Canada this monthFiji, World Cup quarter-finalists in 2007, have warned...
Parisse To Miss Opening Game
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyItaly are taking no risks over captain Sergio Parisse’s fitness after the news that the inspirational number eight will miss the team’s Rugby World Cup opener against France. Parisse is only expected...
Ireland's Schmidt fears Canada banana skin
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIreland's Schmidt fears Canada banana skin
Schmidt: Canada 'an incredible banana skin for us'
1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt fears Canada could prove "an incredible banana skin" for an Ireland side chasing their best-ever World Cup return.
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt wary of the 'incredible banana skin' that is Canada
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt fears Canada could prove "an incredible banana skin" for an Ireland side chasing their best-ever World Cup return.
