Japan being treated like the All Blacks by home fans after beating Ireland
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyBrave Blossoms' scrum-half Fumiaki Tanaka has compared their new found support after defeating Ireland as being akin to “what the All Blacks are in New Zealand.”
Sexton: It’s A Massive Honour, I’m Incredibly Proud
6 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...
Springboks have to consider Japan and not Ireland down the road
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWell, well, well. There was a buzz around the Springbok camp with the news that Japan had beaten Ireland 19-12 just before South Africa were due to kick-off against Namibia.
Ritchie hopes Scotland remain on song after kickstarting World Cup campaign
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyScotland returned to winning ways with a 34-0 triumph of Samoa at the World Cup in Japan.
Ireland Women’s Sevens Squad Selected For World Series Opener In Glendale
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women’s Sevens squad has been announced for the opening HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series leg of the 2019/20 season in Glendale, Colorado this weekend. 13 players will make...
Ireland Training In Kobe
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland trained at the home of the Kobe Steelers today, with the host team providing opposition. Hear from Joe Schmdit and Steelers coach Dave Dillon about the session – tap here There was also a...
Jordi Murphy On His RWC Call Up
6 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...
Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsHead Coach Joe Schmidt and Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton were at the Ireland team announcement press conference this morning. Sexton, who will lead Ireland out for the first time, said, It is something...
The Daily Donal Vlog: A flavour of Japanese culture
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDonal Lenihan does his best Tommy Bowe impression as he turns his hand to some travel presenting today.
Defence coach Taylor warns Scotland to avoid World Cup crisis against Russia
6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyA Scotland win over Russia would take Pool A qualification down to the wire.
