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In pictures: Irish squad enjoy trip to Universal Studios Japan

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Irish squad spent their rest day at Universal Studios Japan

'Russia is not Georgia, and Georgia is not Russia' - World Rugby apologise after Russian song gaffe

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

World Rugby has issued an apology to Georgia after a Russian song was played to celebrate their win over Uruguay yesterday.

Typhoon fears dissipate at Rugby World Cup

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Fears of disruption to the World Cup by a typhoon heading for Japan this week have been reduced after tournament organisers confirmed Wednesday’s France versus USA match would go ahead as scheduled.

CJ Stander declares himself fit for Russia game

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland suffered a shock defeat to Japan on the weekend.

Moments like these will draw us closer, says try-scorer Garry

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Garry Ringrose believes Ireland’s shock defeat to Japan can act as the catalyst for a successful assault on the knockout stages.

Irish hopes high for Henshaw fitness

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Garry Ringrose could be pressed into a third successive World Cup start this Thursday after Ireland’s midfield stocks were reduced by a concussion for Chris Farrell.

Hosts remain gracious — even in victory

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

If there was anything more striking than Japan’s performance on the field on Saturday in Shizuoka, then it was the conduct of their players and coaches off it after they had electrified a nation...

CJ Stander And Willie Bennett On Being Positive And Bouncing Back For Russia

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

CJ Stander and team masseur Willie Bennett were up for the daily media pool on Monday. Both CJ and Willie stressed the need to move on from the defeat, get the recovery in and be positive about bouncing...

‘It’s Up To Us Now To Put In Two Big Performances’ – Sexton

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jonathan Sexton is confident that Ireland can recover quickly from the setback of losing to Japan, knowing that a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place is still very much within their reach. Maximum points...

‘Killer instinct’ pleases coach

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It mightn’t have been a performance to set the pulses racing but Munster still got the new campaign off to a five-try, bonus point start by hammering the hapless Dragons - even without a dozen of...