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Kearney hails ‘brilliant’ Ireland captain Best

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Best is retiring after the World Cup and will make his final appearance on home soil against Wales on Saturday.

Criticism is fuel to fire up players for Japan mission

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland supporters are about to discover whether their team’s trials and tribulations of the past few months will have been worth it when the World Cup squad gets put through its final paces before...

Jack Conan And Rob Kearney

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jack Conan and Rob Kearney on selection for the rugby world cup, Rory’s last game in Ireland and facing Wales on Saturday. The post Jack Conan And Rob Kearney appeared first on Irish Rugby.

Ireland’s Thursday Training

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A final training session at the Ireland team base in Maynooth for captain Rory Best as the squad prepare for the match against Wales on Saturday.   The post Ireland’s Thursday Training appeared...

Andy Farrell And Rory Best – Ireland Team Announcement

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Defence coach Andy Farrell and captain Rory Best were on duty today for the Ireland team announcement press conference. Saturday will mark Rory’s last game on home soil and his 120th cap.   The...

Wales head coach Gatland ready for final World Cup tune-up

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales conclude their World Cup warm-up schedule with a trip to Dublin.

Rory Best on retirement: 'It's important it doesn't affect match preparation'

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There were tears on Thursday morning as Rory Best stepped off the Ireland team's training pitch at Carton House for the last time.

All Change For Wales As Jones Leads Returning Players

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Wales team has been announced for their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match on Saturday, with captain Alun Wyn Jones returning to the starting XV for the Aviva Stadium clash with Ireland (kick-off...

Andy Farrell believes naming World Cup squad has brought Ireland closer together

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Assistant coach Farrell insisted Ireland had been able to shake off criticism and bond closer together.

Ireland Team Named For Wales Test In Aviva Stadium

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland captain Rory Best will win his 120th cap on his last appearance in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The game also marks the final match for Joe Schmidt on Irish soil. Best, who will retire...