Japan overcome dogged Russia to win opening Rugby World Cup match
7 years ago by The Guardian• Japan see off tiring Russia after early shock for World Cup hosts• Matsushima hat-trick seals victory after very shaky startThe first Rugby World Cup ever to be staged in Asia is under way and the...
Ireland v Scotland match likely to leave losers fighting for second in pool | Paul Rees
7 years ago by The GuardianIreland are regarded as the clear favourites and could find conditions work in their favour against a Scotland side who have prepared by coating their training balls with shampooThe first rugby club established...
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJoe Schmidt announced the Ireland team, to play Scotland in the first game of the Rugby World Cup, earlier today. Speaking at the team hotel in Yokohama Schmidt said that while Rob Kearney Joey Carbery...
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJoe Schmidt announced the Ireland team, to play Scotland in the first game of the Rugby World Cup, earlier today. Speaking at the team hotel in Yokohama Schmidt said that while Rob Kearney Joey Carbery...
Rugby World Cup tactics: Nick Evans on how the leading nations will play
7 years ago by The GuardianFrom South Africa’s line-speed to Ireland’s signature backline move, this is what to expect from the world’s best in JapanI look to their big win over the All Blacks in Perth and Nic White was fantastic....
Townsend names experienced Scotland XV for Ireland clash
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyGregor Townsend has opted to name an experienced line-up ahead of Scotland’s World Cup opener against Ireland.
Townsend Names Strong Scotland Team To Face Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland coach Gregor Townsend has named his team for the Pool A match against Ireland at International Stadium Yokohama on Sunday, 22 September. Stuart McInally will captain Scotland. He was...
Ireland Name Team For Rugby World Cup Opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Joe Schmidt has named his team for the Pool A match against Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on Sunday, 22 September. Four players in the matchday 23 featured in the quarterfinal...
Ireland Team Named For First Game Of RWC 2019
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsRory Best will captain Ireland in their opening Rugby World Cup 2019 game against Scotland. Eight of the starting XV will be making their first appearance at the global rugby tournament. Appearing at his...
Ireland Team Named For First Game Of RWC 2019
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsRory Best will captain Ireland in their opening Rugby World Cup 2019 game against Scotland. Eight of the starting XV will be making their first appearance at the global rugby tournament. Appearing at his...
