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Opta Match Facts Preview: Japan v Ireland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Opta bring you all the team and player facts you need as the build-up continues to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup showdown with Japan in Shizuoka tomorrow (kick-off 4.15pm local time/8.15am Irish time)....

Ireland Take In Shizuoka Stadium For Captain’s Run

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad wrapped up their training week with the Captain’s Run session at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, the venue for their crunch encounter with Rugby World Cup hosts Japan on Saturday (kick-off...

Australia coach Cheika: We don’t need World Rugby framework to tell us how to tackle

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Reece Hodge will miss three matches after a dangerous tackle against Fiji.

Rory Best On Japan v Ireland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland captain spoke to Irish Rugby TV about facing the host nation tomorrow and two milestones – one for himself and one for Iain Henderson. The post Rory Best On Japan v Ireland appeared first...

Alun Wyn Jones reveals blood, sweat and tears of Wales’ Wallabies preparations

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Warren Gatland’s men are building up to a huge World Cup battle against Australia.

Fly-half Carty will help Ireland hit top level without Sexton – Feek

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland are confident that Carty can prove his Test class against Japan.

England have fully fit squad for critical World Cup games

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Mako Vunipola and Jack Nowell both returned to full training.

Alun Wyn Jones to set new record for Wales against Australia in Rugby World Cup

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales unchanged for Pool D showdown against Australia.

Rugby World Cup Preview: Japan v Ireland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Iain Henderson, one of the leading performers against Scotland, was make his 50th international appearance as Ireland aim for their second Rugby World Cup win against host nation Japan in Shizuoka. RUGBY...

Head-To-Head: Ireland v Japan

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A statistical preview of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown between Ireland and tournament hosts Japan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa (kick-off 4.15pm local time/8.15am Irish time). RUGBY WORLD...