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Russia open scoring in Rugby World Cup but Japan have the last laugh

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It was a Russian who kicked off Rugby World Cup 2019, another who scored the tournament’s first try but the last laugh most certainly belonged to Japan as the hosts eventually got off to a flying...

There are certain tartan treats guaranteed when Scotland take to the field

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

$1 on 10 things to look out for from Ireland's pool rivals at the World Cup.

‘Only Our Best Performance Will Do’ – Townsend

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made ten changes to the team that saw off Georgia 36-9 recently, as they prepare to face Ireland in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A opener in Yokohama (kick-off...

Watch: Our writers preview New Zealand and South Africa clash

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look ahead to tomorrow's big pool B meeting of New Zealand and South Africa

Furlong And Ryan Excited For Rugby World Cup Start

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A first Rugby World Cup cap for James Ryan and first start for Tadhg Furlong, who featured off the bench in 2015. Both players are really looking forward to kick off against Scotland on Sunday.   The...

Billy Searle raring to get back into Premiership action

6 years ago by Rugby World

The young Wasps fly-half was not only helped by team-mates, but with WOW HYDRATE too. This is an advertising feature.Gathering momentum: Billy Searle taking on Leinster last season (Getty Images)BEING...

Japan overpower Russia in Rugby World Cup opening game

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Hosts Japan kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing win over Russia

Ireland Hold Captain’s Run Ahead Of Scotland Clash

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Put through their paces at the Captain’s Run today, the Ireland squad familiarised themselves with the International Stadium in Yokohama ahead of Sunday’s eagerly-awaited Rugby World Cup showdown...

Australia captain Hooper relishing Pocock back-row partnership

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Wallabies begin their campaign in Sapporo on Saturday.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Joe Schmidt announced the Ireland team, to play Scotland in the first game of the Rugby World Cup, earlier today. Speaking at the team hotel in Yokohama Schmidt said that while Rob Kearney Joey Carbery...