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We 'took our eye off the ball' Schmidt admits as Ireland continue World Cup preparations

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 2018 Grand Slam champions suffered a humiliating 57-15 defeat to England in London less than two weeks ago

Schmidt Makes Changes For Wales – Team Announcement Press Conference

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Joe Schmidt and Kieran Marmion at the Ireland team announcement press conference for the match against Wales. Speaking at the announcement Schmidt said: I’ve seen a lift in training. I do think we’re...

Joe Schmidt defends under-fire captain Rory Best as he names team to face Wales

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Schmidt has leapt to the defence of veteran hooker Rory Best, branding criticism of his Ireland captain “unfair”.

Ireland Team Named For Wales Test

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland team to play Wales in the Principality Stadium has been named. Head Coach Joe Schmidt has announced a much changed side led by Peter O’Mahony with Rory Best in the replacements. Jack...

#RWC2019: Fixtures and Group Tables

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Check out our full list of Rugby World Cup 2019 fixtures and group tables.

#RWC2019: Check out the fixture schedule and World Cup group tables

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Check out our full list of Rugby World Cup 2019 fixtures in time order and group tables.

Porter: We’ll Look To Push On And Put Out Our Best Performance

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Versatile prop Andrew Porter believes a succession of compounded errors was at the root of Ireland’s problems against England at Twickenham last Saturday afternoon. Tries in either half from Jordan...

Join the Irish Examiner for a special Rugby World Cup 2019 preview event

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is nearly upon us and the Irish Examiner is giving rugby fans a unique opportunity to hear the thoughts of our expert panel including Irish Examiner columnists Ronan O'Gara and...

An Post Launches Two Irish Rugby Stamps

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Two of the iconic figures of Irish Rugby, our head coach Joe Schmidt and out-half Johnny Sexton, were revealed today as the images chosen to celebrate the sport ahead of Ireland’s departure for Japan....

Folau says termination of his contract is ‘unreasonable restraint of trade’

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Israel Folau says Rugby Australia’s termination of his playing contract over a homophobic social media post is an “unreasonable restraint of trade”.