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Tavuyara shown straight red card despite copping a knee in the face

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Reigning Pro 14 champions Leinster kicked off their title defence with a narrow 32-27 win away to Benetton last weekend, who finished the match with 14-men after winger Iliesa Tavuyara was sent off for...

Farrell wants Ireland to draw strength from setback

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Such has been the heat on Ireland this week in the aftermath of their embarrassing loss to Japan that there will be few complaints at the short turnaround from last Saturday’s debacle in Shizuoka.

Rugby World Cup Preview: Ireland v Russia

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Krasnoyarsk, Rotorua and now Kobe in Japan. The third ever Test meeting of Ireland and Russia has crucial Rugby World Cup Pool A points on the line as the sides take each other on under Misaki Stadium’s...

Opta Match Facts Preview: Ireland v Russia

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Opta bring you all the team and player facts you need as the build-up continues to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup encounter with Russia in Kobe on Thursday (kick-off 7.15pm local time/11.15am Irish time)....

Day 14 at the Rugby World Cup: All change as Ireland seek return to winning ways

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland play Russia on Thursday desperate to reignite their World Cup campaign.

Head-To-Head: Ireland v Russia

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A statistical preview of Thursday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A tie between Ireland and Russia at Kobe Misaki Stadium (kick-off 7.15pm local time/11.15am Irish time). RUGBY WORLD CUP – POOL A: Thursday,...

South African star faces return from Rugby World Cup in assault case

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Eben Etzebeth is accused of assaulting and racially abusing a person in South Africa in August.

Hansen praises players after New Zealand rout Canada

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The All Blacks ran out 63-0 winners in Oita.

Head to head: How the Russians fare up against a much-changed Ireland XV

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There are 11 changes to the Ireland side which started the 19-12 Pool A loss to Japan

New Zealand romp to victory against Canada

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The All Blacks ran in eight tries and were awarded a penalty try in an easy win.