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‘I came to Ireland with my entire life packed into three bags’

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Strip aside the debate over whether or not Jean Kleyn’s three years in Ireland should have been enough to earn selection for Joe Schmidt’s World Cup squad and there was the question as to whether...

‘We’ve Picked 31 Players That Can Do A Job’ – Murphy

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Skills Coach Richie Murphy was on media duty today and expressed his confidence in the squad to deal with injuries as they move through the tournament. Asked about what happens if Rob Kearney is...

Earls And Stander Look Ahead To Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Keith Earls and CJ Stander spoke to the Rugby World Cup media pool today ahead of Sunday’s Pool A opening game against Scotland.   The post Earls And Stander Look Ahead To Scotland appeared...

Betting rules ‘couldn’t be clearer’ for England squad – Hatley

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales attack coach Rob Howley has returned home from the World Cup amid an alleged breach of regulations.

Cronin & Carbery Keen For Game Time

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Joey Carbery has been training hard all week having recovered from his ankle injury while Sean Cronin says that everyone is buzzing to get on the pitch.   The post Cronin & Carbery Keen For Game...

Ronan O’Gara: 'Question marks' over New Zealand's best backline for South Africa showdown

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ronan O’Gara, speaking at the Irish Examiner Rugby World Cup Tournament Preview last Monday, has said there are “question marks” over the make-up of New Zealand’s best backline,...

Ireland hope to extend recent dominance against Scotland in World Cup showdown

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The two sides meet on Sunday in Yokohama with Ireland having won six of the previous seven meetings.

The Bite In Training Is Significant – Farrell

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A positive injury update from Andy Farrell and a sense that there is a real intensity in training were discussed at today’s media session in Yokohama. The squad trained at the Ichihara Suporeku PArk...

Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete.      Here's a combined...

'It's great to be back training': Joey Carbery ready to do his bit - wherever that may be

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joey Carbery's versatility is an obvious asset to Ireland at this World Cup but the Munster out-half's ankle injury has left him strapped for time and with little option but to concentrate on his primary...