Schmidt: Ireland will have to punch above weight in potential South Africa tie
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt believes Ireland will have to punch above their weight to knock out South Africa in what is now a likely quarter-final match-up at the World Cup in Japan.
Stockdale happy to put critics on the defensive
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJacob Stockdale says he was spurred on by criticisms of his defensive abilities ahead of Ireland’s opening World Cup encounter with Scotland here in Japan.
England surge past Tonga in Pool C clash
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland proved too much for Pacific Islanders, running out convincing 35-3 winners
O'Mahony, Aki may have to sit out Japan fixture
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyPeter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki face a race against the clock to prove their fitness for Ireland’s meeting with World Cup hosts Japan this Saturday following failed Head Injury Assessments in...
Rugby World Cup Match Stats: Ireland 27 Scotland 3
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA look at the official Rugby World Cup match statistics from Ireland’s 27-3 bonus point success against Scotland at the International Stadium in Yokohama. IRELAND: Scoring – Tries: 4 Conversions:...
The Daily Donal: Post-match reaction from Ireland's win over Scotland
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDonal Lenihan reflects on Ireland's opening performance and looks ahead to next weekend from Yokohama.
All Blacks make a statement in the duel that was 'coming forever'
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThere was a point on Saturday night in Yokohama when Kieran Read gathered his troops about him and told everyone to just take five.
Conor O'Shea's Italy power past Namibia
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyItaly scored seven tries as they launched their Rugby World Cup campaign with a straightforward 47-22 win over Namibia in Higashiosaka.
Georgia forwards coach Graham Rowntree is ‘technically one of the best’
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales wary of Georgia’s forward power heading into World Cup clash.
Aaron Smith believes win over South Africa reasserts All Blacks’ supremacy
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAll Blacks scrum-half believes New Zealand flexed their World Cup muscle against South Africa.
