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Scotland braced for ‘whirlwind’ of criticism – Taylor

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland eased to a 27-3 victory in the World Cup opener.

Energia Women’s All-Ireland League Coaching Workshop

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A workshop at the Irish Rugby High Performance Centre brought coaches together from all eight clubs in the Energia Womens All-Ireland League for a day of coaching tools sharing and development. It’s...

It’s been manic but wonderful – Jones reflects on ‘shock’ World Cup summons

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The former fly-half travelled to Japan to take up attack coach duties with the national team after assistant coach Rob Howley returned to Wales.

Sexton expected 'to train fully on Thursday' as O’Mahony and Aki pass head injury checks

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Johnny Sexton did not train fully today but Ireland still expect him to face Japan on Saturday in Shizuoka.

Japanese point finger at Cian Healy's scrummaging

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There is a no-nonsense honesty to Japan's players at this World Cup and it comes as something of a culture shock to those of accustomed to the bland pre-match clichés that permeate your normal Six...

Schmidt: Workaholic Ryan makes the game easier for teammates

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Schmidt has spoken of his admiration for “workaholic” James Ryan as Ireland headed deep into the Japanese countryside to stay cocooned ahead of the World Cup clash with the hosts in Shizuoka...

Moving Day With Chris Farrell, Cian Healy and Ger Carmody

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

From the bright lights of Yokohama via the Shinkansen bullet train to the zen calm of Katsuragi – take a look at moving day for the team with Head of Operations Ger Carmody, Ireland centre Chris...

Healy Expecting ‘Tough Preparation’ For ‘High-Tempo’ Japan

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It was moving day for the Ireland squad as they took the bullet train to Shizuoka, the host city for next Saturday’s eagerly-awaited top of the table clash with Japan in Pool A of the Rugby World...

Leinster Open Ken Wall Centre Of Excellence At Energia Park

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster Rugby have this evening formally opened the Ken Wall Centre of Excellence in Energia Park, Donnybrook. The new Centre of Excellence, the first of five planned for each of the rugby areas of Leinster,...

Leinster Open Ken Wall Centre Of Excellence At Energia Park

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Leinster Rugby have this evening formally opened the Ken Wall Centre of Excellence in Energia Park, Donnybrook. The new Centre of Excellence, the first of five planned for each of the rugby areas of Leinster,...