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Ireland coach Joe Schmidt plays down Johnny Sexton injury after Russia victory

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Sexton had declared himself fit to take on Russia after missing Ireland’s shock loss to Japan with a thigh complaint.

Ireland player ratings after bonus-point win over Russia

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

This was a game that Ireland could not afford to labour in, but labour they did all the same.

Things we learned from Ireland's win over Russia

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sexton is crucial to Ireland The Ireland captain ran the show in the first half, as Ireland raced into a 21-0 lead at half time. The Leinster out-half put Russia under the cosh with some lovely kicks...

Connacht Eagles team named for crucial Celtic Cup clash with Leinster

6 years ago by Connaght Domestic Rugby

The Connacht Eagles management have named their team for tomorrow’s crucial final Celtic Cup league game against Leinster A at The Sportsground (k/o 1pm).   The Eagles go into the game knowing...

Ireland player ratings vs Russia

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

1. Dave Kilcoyne - 7 Strong in the scrum, showing great technique to win an eafly penalty at the scrum. 2. Niall Scannell - 6 Successfuly completed 5/6 of his line-outs . 3. John Ryan - 6 Good support...

Late change in Ireland squad as Murray replaces Carbery on bench

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s preparations for Thursday’s World Cup pool clash with Russia were disrupted before kick-off when Joey Carbery was forced out of Joe Schmidt’s matchday squad.

They haven’t scrummed against us yet – Jones lays down challenge to Argentina

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England face the toughest test of their World Cup campaign so far when they take on Argentina.

Fiji find their flair against Georgia

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Fiji finally found their flair as they bounced back from their shock World Cup defeat by Uruguay with a resounding 45-10 win over Georgia that sent a warning to their next opponents Wales.

Wales are in a good place – but we know we can do better – McBryde

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Unbeaten Wales are wary of the threat of Fiji in their next World Cup game.

Bundee Aki believes increased pressure will help Ireland’s World Cup bid

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The centre challenged Ireland to get their World Cup tilt back on track.