Captain’s Run In Kobe
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team had a last run out in Kobe today ahead of Thursday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with Russia. It was a chance to sample first hand the humidity and slick conditions inside the enclosed...
O’Halloran stunned by Russian’s poor fitness in World Cup warm-up
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConnacht full-back Tiernan O’Halloran said they were shocked how unfit Russia were when they played them in Moscow in their final World Cup warm-up match.
Richie Murphy And Niall Scannell Preview Ireland v Russia
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAn all-Munster tight five, the slick and humid conditions at the Kobe Misaki Stadium, and the performance required from Ireland were all on the agenda today for Ireland skills & kicking coach Richie...
Sexton: It’s A Massive Honour, I’m Incredibly Proud
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton, the 85-times capped out-half, spoke of his immense pride after being chosen to captain his country for the first time when Ireland line out against Russia in Kobe on Thursday night. Sexton...
Pool A Review After 2 Rounds
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland came into the group as heavy favourites to top the pool, and after they beat Scotland it was almost a full-blown conclusion. Then they faced Japan and got stunned 19-12 at the Shizuoka Stadium...
Sexton 'honoured' to captain much-changed Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says he is honoured and proud to captain Ireland for the first time and is now determined to lead a much-changed side to a crucial win against Russia. World Rugby Player of the Year...
Jordi Murphy On His RWC Call Up
7 years ago by Irish Rugby News‘A whirlwind few days’s is how Jordi Murphy describes his call up to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad and his inclusion in the team to play Russia on Thursday.Jonathan Sexton To Captain...
Defence coach Taylor warns Scotland to avoid World Cup crisis against Russia
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyA Scotland win over Russia would take Pool A qualification down to the wire.
Joe Schmidt admits Ireland taking a risk with Garry Ringrose selection
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJohnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time against Russia.
Jonathan Sexton To Captain Ireland Against Russia
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton will become the 106th player to captain Ireland when he leads the team out at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday to play Russia (7.15 pm local time/11.15 am Irish time) Sexton is partnered...
