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Ritchie cleared to join Scotland squad in Japan after recovery from face wound

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Edinburgh flanker suffered the injury during the final World Cup warm-up match against Georgia.

RTÉ announce pundits for Rugby World Cup coverage

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Former Ireland internationals, head coaches, a World Cup-winning captain will be among RTÉ's stable of pundits for the Rugby World Cup.

Launchbury ‘good to go’ at World Cup, says England forwards coach Borthwick

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Eddie Jones’ side open their campaign against Tonga on September 22.

Piers Francis: From Starbucks barista to World Cup bolter

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Swapping England for New Zealand helped the centre kick-start his professional rugby career.

Best buoyed by standing ovation ahead of World Cup campaign

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The captain was boosted for his side’s Japan bid with a special Dublin send-off.

O’Sullivan: Lineout calling duty puts huge pressure on Ryan

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland fly out to Japan today with their World Cup ambitions back on an even keel after the destabilising defeat in Twickenham, but Eddie O’Sullivan believes the squad have not left all their issues...

What can Ireland expect of Scotland? Even Barclay unsure of what’s com

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

John Barclay says Ireland won’t know what hit them when they face Scotland in the World Cup opener — because Gregor Townsend’s own players don’t know what’s coming.

Ferreira: Kleyn’s hard work paying off

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster defence coach JP Ferreira admits he was surprised to see Jean Kleyn make the Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup but says the South African-born lock is being rewarded for his hard work with...

Your guide to who’s who in Japan in one handy graphic

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Rugby World Cup takes place in Japan, with 20 teams competing to be crowned World Champions.

Paddy Jackson left out of London Irish squad for Munster friendly

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Paddy Jackson is not included in the London Irish squad for Friday night's pre-season friendly against Munster in Musgrave Park.