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Robbie Henshaw's World Cup is NOT over, but he is not expected to face Scotland

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland are refusing to give up hope that Robbie Henshaw can shake off his hamstring injury and play a significant part in the World Cup.

Gatland bemused by recent Quinlan criticism

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Warren Gatland hit back at former Ireland international Alan Quinlan and insisted he was far from bitter about his Wales team’s defeat in Dublin.

Banker Bundee has rarely let Ireland down

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Robbie Henshaw’s dodgy hamstring may be making all the papers but the real story when it comes to Ireland’s midfield options is Bundee Aki.

Why Schmidt threw his weight behind ‘monster’ Kleyn

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Whether you think he is a monster or a perfect specimen, Jean Kleyn’s fellow Ireland forwards believe the Munster lock is the right type to have around for a World Cup campaign.

Wales train with ‘wet balls and baby oil’ ahead of World Cup opener

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Humid conditions are anticipated throughout the tournament in Japan.

Down to business now, says Wales coach Warren Gatland

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Adam Beard and Cory Hill are set to miss Wales’ opening World Cup match.

Jamie Ritchie set to miss Scotland’s World Cup clash with Ireland

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Scotland open their campaign next Sunday.

Easterby And Scannell Confident In Lineout Process

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Simon Easterby and Niall Scannell spoke about some changes to the Ireland lineout and their confidence in the system. Asked about the absence of Devin Toner, Scannell commented, It is obviously disappointing...

We’re Hopeful On Henshaw – Schmidt

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Joe Schmidt’s first official Rugby World Cup 2019 media session was an eventful one with the head coach confirming that Robbie Henshaw had suffered a ‘tightness’ in his hamstring. The...

Robbie Henshaw 'hopeful but not likely' for Scotland clash, says Schmidt

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Henshaw, who played only 80 minutes during pre-season, in the final warm-up game against Wales in Dublin on September 7, was set to go for a scan this morning.