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Samoa won’t temper aggression but this time it’s not personal

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England’s World Cup bid was just minutes old when Billy Vunipola launched himself into contact off the back of a lineout and Tonga’s Zane Kapeli floored him with a tackle that landed the big...

England’s World Cup clash with France called off due to Super Typhoon Hagibis

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It means England will progress as Pool C winners and almost certainly face Australia in the quarter-finals.

Easterby: Physical Ireland must wipe smile off Samoan faces

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

While it is 16 years since Simon Easterby went toe to toe with Samoa, Ireland’s forwards coach knows the threats they will bring this Saturday are familiar weapons in the armoury of the Pacific Islanders.

Canada player visits South Africa changing room to apologise for red card

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Josh Larsen had been sent off for a shoulder charge to the head of an opponent.

Day 23 at the Rugby World Cup: Scotland ease to victory as Wales make hard work of Fiji

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales booked their quarter-final spot with a bruising bonus-point victory against Fiji, while Scotland kept their hopes alive by thrashing Russia.

Wales survive scare to see off Fiji and reach World Cup quarter-finals

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales survived a major fright to subdue flamboyant Fiji 29-17 at Oita Stadium and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Daily Donal Vlog: Scotland's win is good news as Ireland gets 'locked and loaded' for Samoa clash

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

In his daily dispatch Donal reflects on the possible impact of typhoon Hagibis and looks forward to Ireland's crunch clash with Samoa in light fo Scotland's demolition of Russia.

Iain Henderson says Ireland intensity has increased ahead of crucial Samoa clash

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Henderson expects Samoa to provide dangerous opposition in Fukuoka.

Scotland set up Japan showdown with bonus-point win against Russia

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Scotland hammered Russia 61-0 as they claimed the crucial World Cup bonus-point win that tees up a do-or-die showdown with Japan on Sunday.

UL Bohemian Look To Bounce Back in Energia All-Ireland League

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

UL Bohemian face a difficult trip to Queen’s University in Division 2A of the Energia All-Ireland League this weekend as they look to bounce back from an opening day defeat to Old Crescent. Tom Hayes’...