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Scotland promise to 'smash' Johnny Sexton in World Cup opener

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Scotland have promised to “smash” Johnny Sexton in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup pool showdown but have also put referee Wayne Barnes on notice of possible Irish illegality at ruck time.

Day three at the Rugby World Cup: England enter fray while Ireland face Scotland

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England start their campaign against Tonga.

All Blacks boss Hansen backs Barrett to be star of World Cup

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Barrett tipped to boss the World Cup in Japan.

Courtney Lawes: England have given everything to prepare for World Cup

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Eddie Jones’ side are joint-second favourites for the tournament ahead of their opening Pool C clash against Tonga on Sunday.

Rugby World Cup Preview: Ireland v Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland meet Scotland for only the second time in Rugby World Cup history, knowing that an opening win in Yokohama would put them in the box seat to reach the knockout stages as Pool A winners. RUGBY WORLD...

Beauden Barrett: 'It is good that we have it up our sleeve'

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Beauden Barrett feels a new generation of All Blacks are ready to take on the world after their impressive Pool B defeat of South Africa on Saturday.

Opta Match Facts Preview: Ireland v Scotland

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 opener against Scotland in Yokohama tomorrow (kick-off 4.45pm local time/8.45am Irish...

Head-To-Head: Ireland v Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A statistical preview of Sunday’s opening Rugby World Cup Pool A game between Ireland and Wales at the International Stadium in Yokohama (kick-off 4.45pm local time/8.45am Irish time). RUGBY WORLD...

New Zealand blitz South Africa in heavyweight encounter

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

New Zealand did enough in a first-half blitz to take advantage in Pool B.

Build up: Ireland v Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

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