Joe Schmidt: 'To go from 40 down to 31 was really difficult'
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt described the difficulty of narrowing his Ireland 2019 World Cup squad down from 45 over the course of the summer before making his final cut to bring the number to 31 on Monday.
Malcolm O'Kelly shocked by Toner's omission, but trusts Schmidt's decisions
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe IRFU named the group that will travel to Japan today, six days earlier than planned, after the shock demotion was leaked.
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup Squad Named
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland coaching group have named the 31 man squad that will travel to Japan on the 11th September to compete at Rugby World Cup 2019. The squad is captained by Rory Best who will play at a fourth...
Toner left out as Schmidt names 31-man Ireland squad for World Cup
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIn another unexpected move, head coach Schmidt preferred Luke McGrath as his back-up scrum-half over Conor Murray’s long-standing number two Kieran Marmion.
Devin Toner facing shock omission from Ireland's World Cup squad
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDevin Toner is expected to be a shock omission from Ireland’s 31-man World Cup squad.
Stockdale hails ‘bounce’ after England nightmare
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland supporters will have breathed a little easier on Saturday night following this victory at the Principality Stadium.
Focused Joe Schmidt not getting caught up in farewell fever
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt begins preparations for Saturday’s final summer Test against Wales and his last home game as Ireland head coach.
Women’s Interprovincial Championship: Round 3 Highlights
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIRFU WOMEN’S INTERPROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP – ROUND 3: Saturday, August 31 Ulster’s women say they’re looking forward to an Interprovincial Championship semi-final against Leinster in two weeks’...
Gatland expecting wide open World Cup
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Wales boss is upbeat about World Cup prospects in Japan.
Cory Hill makes World Cup cut for Wales
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Dragons lock could be unavailable until halfway through the pool schedule in Japan.
