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Japan in Pool A driving seat after bonus point win over Samoa

Japan in Pool A driving seat after bonus point win over Samoa

Pressure returned to Ireland and Scotland after hosts do their bit in Toyota City

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 13:37
Japan hoping to maintain momentum with win over Samoa

Japan hoping to maintain momentum with win over Samoa

The Japanese public has taken to devouring rugby stories as it gets to know its heroes

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 18:30
Brooding Springboks destroy Italy as Kolbe steals the show

Brooding Springboks destroy Italy as Kolbe steals the show

South Africa deliver a performance of menace and muscle as Andrea Lovotti sees red

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:32
Ireland’s hopes still hinge on their porcelain doll Johnny Sexton

Ireland’s hopes still hinge on their porcelain doll Johnny Sexton

Outhalf ran show for 40 imperious minutes before being wrapped in cotton wool again

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 01:00
Niall Scannell dismisses criticism of sub-par Irish performance

Niall Scannell dismisses criticism of sub-par Irish performance

Ireland accentuate the positive after 35-0 victory over Russia on a rainy night in Kobe

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 21:30
Vasily Artemyev: ‘Ireland is my step Motherland’

Vasily Artemyev: ‘Ireland is my step Motherland’

Russian coach Lyn Jones believes Ireland may lack sting in tail of the All Blacks

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 20:41
Ireland 35 Russia 0: How the Irish players rated

Ireland 35 Russia 0: How the Irish players rated

Gavin Cummiskey looks at Irish performances after an underwhelming win over Russia

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 14:58
Joey Carbery is a late withdrawal from Ireland squad

Joey Carbery is a late withdrawal from Ireland squad

Conor Murray replaces him as scrumhalf cover for pool match against Russia

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 10:29
Rugby World Cup: Inhumane heat equals torture on the lungs under the Misaki dome

Rugby World Cup: Inhumane heat equals torture on the lungs under the Misaki dome

Ireland must endure purgatory of intense humidity during showdown with Russians

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 18:50
Vasily Artemyev interview: Everyone used to talk about Sexton. He has hardly changed

Vasily Artemyev interview: Everyone used to talk about Sexton. He has hardly changed

Russian captain could so easily have lined out in a green jersey after his time in Ireland

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 06:00
World Rugby confirms mistakes made by officials in Japan defeat

World Rugby confirms mistakes made by officials in Japan defeat

Joe Schmidt: ‘we’ve now got the feedback that three of those were incorrect calls’

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 11:54
Captain Johnny Sexton confirms he is fit to kick at goal

Captain Johnny Sexton confirms he is fit to kick at goal

The Misaki is like playing rugby inside a sauna and water breaks will be allowed

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 08:41
Rugby World Cup: Russia’s McDermott says schedule taking a heavy toll

Rugby World Cup: Russia’s McDermott says schedule taking a heavy toll

‘These are not meant to be ironman competitions, but they’re turning into that’

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup: Yokohama pain forgotten as Scots earn bonus point win

Rugby World Cup: Yokohama pain forgotten as Scots earn bonus point win

Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg on there on the grass having fun and shape shifting

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 16:10
Michael Cheika: World Cup referees ‘spooked’ by tackle talk

Michael Cheika: World Cup referees ‘spooked’ by tackle talk

Australia head coach feels ‘embarassed’ for the game after Kerevi’s fend on Patchell

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:00
Sexton the story that matters as Carty fades in the face of Brave Blossoms

Sexton the story that matters as Carty fades in the face of Brave Blossoms

Tale of three outhalves quickly becoming Schmidt’s downward spiralling swansong

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 11:34
Rugby World Cup - Thompson: ‘Everyone had written us off . . . It’s a very special moment’

Rugby World Cup - Thompson: ‘Everyone had written us off . . . It’s a very special moment’

Jamie Joseph: ‘We’ve been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than what the Irish have’

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 14:17
Rugby World Cup - Joey Carbery: ‘I didn’t see too many other options on, so I just put it out’

Rugby World Cup - Joey Carbery: ‘I didn’t see too many other options on, so I just put it out’

Ireland outhalf defends decision to kick for touch to secure losing bonus point

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 12:41
Japan 19 Ireland 12: How the Ireland team rated in Shizuoka

Japan 19 Ireland 12: How the Ireland team rated in Shizuoka

Gavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after a humbling night for Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 11:48
Michael Cheika’s Wallabies ready to bring the fight to Wales

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies ready to bring the fight to Wales

Odds stacked against Australia but head coach specialises in moments of crisis

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 07:00
Jack Conan’s availability at this World Cup is under review

Jack Conan’s availability at this World Cup is under review

If he is ruled out, Ulster’s Jordi Murphy would travel from Belfast to join the squad

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 07:23
Rugby World Cup: Jamie Joseph knows Japan must pile pressure on Jack Carty

Rugby World Cup: Jamie Joseph knows Japan must pile pressure on Jack Carty

‘There’s a lot less experience without him. Johnny Sexton is a key player’

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 12:32
Letter from Japan: The wheels come off over-politeness in Toyota City

Letter from Japan: The wheels come off over-politeness in Toyota City

Flawed human nature is rare in Japan, so it was strange to see how police handled drunken violence

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 12:00
Joe Schmidt confident Johnny Sexton will be fit to face Russia

Joe Schmidt confident Johnny Sexton will be fit to face Russia

Sexton has been unable to train this week, after being hurt against Scotland on Sunday

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 09:02
Tony Brown stresses Japan’s need for speed against Ireland

Tony Brown stresses Japan’s need for speed against Ireland

Brave Blossoms’ assistant says hosts’ greatest opportunities will be Irish mistakes

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 16:37
Sexton’s inability to kick creates conundrum for Ireland

Sexton’s inability to kick creates conundrum for Ireland

Kicking coach Murphy admits it’s balancing act to keep flyhalf in action but out of trouble

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton a doubt for Ireland’s Japan clash due to quad injury

Johnny Sexton a doubt for Ireland’s Japan clash due to quad injury

Peter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki both back after passing HIAs following Scotland win

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 09:38
Wales restore some calm after the storm to bat away Georgia challenge

Wales restore some calm after the storm to bat away Georgia challenge

Warren Gatland’s side fly out of the blocks before a second-half battle in Toyota City

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 15:14
Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the game

Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the game

The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 10:09
Rugby World Cup: Henderson hits the ground running in Japan

Rugby World Cup: Henderson hits the ground running in Japan

Incoming Ulster captain’s secondrow partnership with James Ryan looks formidable

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 00:30
Rugby World Cup: Stander not letting Springboks enter thoughts just yet

Rugby World Cup: Stander not letting Springboks enter thoughts just yet

Ireland likely on course to face South Africa in quarter-finals after win over Scotland

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 20:13
Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00
Ireland 27 Scotland 3: Ireland player ratings

Ireland 27 Scotland 3: Ireland player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s side after their victory over Scotland

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 12:05
Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina

Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina

Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 12:16
Ireland hope that if desperation is the disease, then experience is the antidote

Ireland hope that if desperation is the disease, then experience is the antidote

Scotland may be an old and manageable foe but danger lurks in Yokohama on Sunday

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Argentina seek to stun France in battle of the unpredictables

Rugby World Cup: Argentina seek to stun France in battle of the unpredictables

French head coach Jacques Brunel believes second half will be decisive in close game

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 21:19
Joe Schmidt: continuity the key behind Ireland XV for Scotland clash

Joe Schmidt: continuity the key behind Ireland XV for Scotland clash

Ireland coach gives positive fitness reports on the absent Carbery, Kearney and Earls

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 08:09
Ireland’s private rugby academy finds market for €17k course

Ireland’s private rugby academy finds market for €17k course

Kildare-based venture offers aspiring rugby professionals a nine-month residential course

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 18:22
Rugby World Cup: CJ Stander says rugby needs to rid itself of doping

Rugby World Cup: CJ Stander says rugby needs to rid itself of doping

South African-born player says he didn’t see much of it during his time in native country

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 10:18
Joey Carbery ready to slot in wherever he can for Ireland

Joey Carbery ready to slot in wherever he can for Ireland

The 23-year-old has recovered from a twisted ankle and could cover a number of positions

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 16:00
Bullish Scotland primed to take Ireland and Rugby World Cup by storm

Bullish Scotland primed to take Ireland and Rugby World Cup by storm

Ireland’s opening match opponents believe they have what it takes to go all the way

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 14:01
Rugby World Cup: Andrew Conway and Jordan Larmour set to start against Scotland

Rugby World Cup: Andrew Conway and Jordan Larmour set to start against Scotland

Continued doubts over fitness of Rob Kearney and Keith Earls could see them miss out

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 09:13
Ruddock brothers swap Butlin’s for assault on Japan

Ruddock brothers swap Butlin’s for assault on Japan

S&C coach Ciarán and flanker Rhys add Welsh lilt to Ireland’s World Cup shout

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 07:00
South Africa bat away doping questions but narrative remains

South Africa bat away doping questions but narrative remains

Jarring to see 1995 World Cup final on TV before Springboks’ media briefing

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 08:27
Alain Rolland: No red card grey areas during World Cup

Alain Rolland: No red card grey areas during World Cup

Officials chief say his refs are 100% clear about foul play, and will act to protect players

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 07:00
Robbie Henshaw to stay with Ireland squad as he recovers from injury

Robbie Henshaw to stay with Ireland squad as he recovers from injury

Management are keeping quiet on details of injury but Henshaw will miss Scotland clash

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 07:45
Japan need early World Cup scalps to get populace behind them

Japan need early World Cup scalps to get populace behind them

Letter from Japan: Home side love their rules but several illogical demands will need to be broken

Mon Sept 16 2019 - 06:00
Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high

Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high

Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 19:00
Robbie Henshaw set to miss Scotland game with hamstring injury

Robbie Henshaw set to miss Scotland game with hamstring injury

Ireland suffer serious injury blow a week out from World Cup opener against Scotland

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 02:12
Robbie Henshaw an injury concern for World Cup

Robbie Henshaw an injury concern for World Cup

Ireland centre is believed to have injured his hamstring; Will Addison taken out of Ulster line-up

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 15:02
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