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A brutal drubbing that was conceived in Dublin

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It’s unlikely to bring any comfort to Ireland that they brought the full wrath of the All Blacks upon themselves in Tokyo.

Springboks push right buttons and eject hosts Japan

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Rassie Erasmus was thankful South Africa "knew which buttons to push" to fend off the threat of another Rugby World Cup defeat to Japan.   After their stunning loss to the Brave Blossoms four years...

Energia Women’s All-Ireland League: Round 2 Results

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

ENERGIA WOMEN’S ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE The Rugby Survey for 2019 is live and will run until the end of the Rugby World Cup. This short survey is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in rugby...

Energia Women’s All-Ireland League: Round 2 Results

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

ENERGIA WOMEN’S ALL-IRELAND LEAGUE The Rugby Survey for 2019 is live and will run until the end of the Rugby World Cup. This short survey is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in rugby...

Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A: Round 3 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The first three-week block of Energia All-Ireland League fixtures came to an exciting conclusion on Saturday, with leaders UCC, Terenure College and Cork Constitution retaining their unbeaten records....

Energia All-Ireland League Division 1A: Round 3 Review

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The first three-week block of Energia All-Ireland League fixtures came to an exciting conclusion on Saturday, with leaders UCC, Terenure College and Cork Constitution retaining their unbeaten records....

'Abysmal' and 'embarrassing': New Zealand press assess Ireland's performance

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s standing as a rugby nation has taken a tumble after the ignominious quarter-final exit at the hands of the All Blacks, with the New Zealand press declaring Joe Schmidt’s side “abysmal”...

Springboks power through Japan to book a place in the semis

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Makazole Mapimpi touched down twice as South Africa ended Japan's incredible Rugby World Cup campaign in the quarter-finals.       South Africa gained vengeance for their shock loss...

Saluting Five Japanese Players That Had Outstanding Rugby World Cups

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The host nation for the 2019 Rugby World Cup have been knocked out having lost 3-26 to the Springboks in the quarter-final.    Japan were inspirational as they became the first Asian side to...

Joey Carbery represents Ireland future after defeat to New Zealand

7 years ago by The Guardian

Ireland have to face up to life after Joe Schmidt and Rory Best but incoming coach Andy Farrell has young talent to work withA wit once stated, after surveying the wreckage of another forlorn Five Nations...