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O'Mahony, Aki may have to sit out Japan fixture

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Peter 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

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A 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

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Donal 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'

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There 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

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Italy 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’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales wary of Georgia’s forward power heading into World Cup clash.

Aaron Smith believes win over South Africa reasserts All Blacks’ supremacy

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

All Blacks scrum-half believes New Zealand flexed their World Cup muscle against South Africa.

Leinster Women Are Crowned Back-To-Back Interpro Champions

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A five-try performance guided Leinster to a 25-12 final win over Connacht and their second successive IRFU Women’s Interprovincial title. Click here for a round-up of today’s finals and a full...

Farrell urges England to tap into nation’s love for big tournaments

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Eddie Jones’ side begin their World Cup campaign against Tonga on Sunday.

Scotland promise to 'smash' Johnny Sexton in World Cup opener

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Scotland have promised to “smash” Johnny Sexton in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup pool showdown but have also put referee Wayne Barnes on notice of possible Irish illegality at ruck time.