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Social media reacts to dominant Ireland performance

7 years ago by Rugby Dump

Ireland tamed Scotland to a 27-3 victory in Yokohoma on Sunday to kickstart their World Cup campaign in style.

Schmidt: Ireland will have to punch above weight in potential South Africa tie

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Schmidt believes Ireland will have to punch above their weight to knock out South Africa in what is now a likely quarter-final match-up at the World Cup in Japan.

Steve Hansen says World Rugby will alter HIA process after Cane debacle

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Flanker missed second half despite passing half-time HIA test• ‘They’ve modified it which is great, good response’The All Blacks coach, Steve Hansen, has revealed World Rugby have altered the...

Stockdale happy to put critics on the defensive

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Jacob Stockdale says he was spurred on by criticisms of his defensive abilities ahead of Ireland’s opening World Cup encounter with Scotland here in Japan.

Ireland 27-3 Scotland: Rory Best delighted with dominant win – video

7 years ago by The Guardian

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign began in dominant fashion as they defeated Scotland 27-3. Tries from James Ryan, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Conway brought a bonus point and put Ireland in...

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:...

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:...

Winners & Losers: Ireland vs Scotland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Ireland managed to take charge of pool A after their bonus point victory against Scotland on Sunday. The Irish, who scored four tries and conceded none against the Scots, lead the group on points...

Joe Schmidt provides an update on Jonathan Sexton

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland downed Scotland in their Rugby World Cup opener and should have Johnny Sexton available for next weekend's second Pool A game.       Joe Schmidt allayed injury fears over Johnny...