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‘Only Our Best Performance Will Do’ – Townsend

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made ten changes to the team that saw off Georgia 36-9 recently, as they prepare to face Ireland in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A opener in Yokohama (kick-off...

Watch: Our writers preview New Zealand and South Africa clash

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look ahead to tomorrow's big pool B meeting of New Zealand and South Africa

Furlong And Ryan Excited For Rugby World Cup Start

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A first Rugby World Cup cap for James Ryan and first start for Tadhg Furlong, who featured off the bench in 2015. Both players are really looking forward to kick off against Scotland on Sunday.   The...

Japan overpower Russia in Rugby World Cup opening game

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Hosts Japan kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing win over Russia

Ireland Hold Captain’s Run Ahead Of Scotland Clash

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Put through their paces at the Captain’s Run today, the Ireland squad familiarised themselves with the International Stadium in Yokohama ahead of Sunday’s eagerly-awaited Rugby World Cup showdown...

Australia captain Hooper relishing Pocock back-row partnership

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Wallabies begin their campaign in Sapporo on Saturday.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Joe Schmidt announced the Ireland team, to play Scotland in the first game of the Rugby World Cup, earlier today. Speaking at the team hotel in Yokohama Schmidt said that while Rob Kearney Joey Carbery...

Healy credits sumo chat for confidence boost before Scotland clash

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Leinster strongman Healy is ready for a scrum wrestle with the Scots.

Townsend names experienced Scotland XV for Ireland clash

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Gregor Townsend has opted to name an experienced line-up ahead of Scotland’s World Cup opener against Ireland.

Ireland Team Named For First Game Of RWC 2019

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Rory Best will captain Ireland in their opening Rugby World Cup 2019 game against Scotland. Eight of the starting XV will be making their first appearance at the global rugby tournament. Appearing at his...