The Irish Times

Rugby World Cup: Bruised Wales grind out victory over determined Fiji

Gatland must regenerate squad to face Uruguay but will almost certainly top Pool D

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 06:00

Christian Lealiifano dropped as Wallabies and Wales name XVs

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 08:03

Uruguay stun Fiji for first upset of the Rugby World Cup

The South Americans, mostly amateurs, held on for third victory in 12 World Cup matches

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 08:55

Australia ride the storm before clipping flying Fiji’s wings

Michael Cheika’s side come from behind to start their Pool D campaign with a victory

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 09:03

Rugby World Cup: Hooper looking forward to teaming up with Pocock again

‘It is going to be a really good challenge for us coming up against a big back five in their forward pack’

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 21:40

Rugby World Cup 2019: the full list of 31-man squads for Japan

A look at all 20 of the finalised squads bidding to lift the Webb Ellis Cup in November

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 12:32

Fiji emphasise their counter-attacking threat in Tonga win

Semi Radradra shines as Fiji warm-up for Wallabies Rugby World Cup opener

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 13:12

Pool D: Flying Fiji a big danger for Wales and the Wallabies

McKee’s side have more history to make after wins over France and the Maori All Blacks

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 05:00

Pool D: Wales should emerge ahead of Wallabies and Fiji

Gatland’s side have peaked at the right time but Australia have beaten the All Blacks

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 15:30

Pacific Island nations to vote on 2019 Rugby World Cup boycott

Joe Schmidt’s Ireland are due to face Samoa in their final Pool A fixture in Japan

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:36

Former Samoa lock calls for Pacific Island nations to boycott World Cup

Daniel Leo furious over plans to exclude Fiji, Samoa and Tonga from Nations League

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 19:15

Joey Carbery forced to play waiting game as broken arm heals

Young Ireland outhalf’s involvement in Six Nations in doubt following bad break

Thu Dec 07 2017 - 06:00

Kearney finds it hard to look past the negative in postmortem

Intercepted pass dominates wing’s thoughts despite try-scoring display on return

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 06:54

Fiji’s 20-stone winger Nadolo will test inexperienced Irish backline

Hulking back will be sticking to his tried and tested method: running straight into contact

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00

Being patient and ready stands Kieran Marmion in good stead

Connacht back likely to be given run out against Fiji and gain his 18th cap for Ireland

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 06:00

Borthwick acknowledges Eddie Jones’s role as coaching mentor

England forwards coach says role with Lions tour next summer ‘would be an honour’

Mon Nov 21 2016 - 23:00

England ring the changes but sense of purpose remains on point

Eddie Jones’s team seek 11th win of the calendar year as Fiji come to Twickenham

Fri Nov 18 2016 - 23:00

John McKee committed to Fiji after positive World Cup

‘I know there’s a lot of speculation in the media with Japan looking for a new coach’

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 13:29

Fiji run in seven as Uruguay finally breaks try-scoring drought

Fiji’s have too much pace and power for South American side

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 22:25

Fiji’s Saulo given 10-week suspension for stamping

Saulo was cited for stamping on the head of Wales lock Luke Charteris on Thursday

Sun Oct 04 2015 - 15:21

Wales hold off brave Fiji in helter skelter encounter

Free-spirited Fiji run in stunning try at Millennium Stadium

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 20:58

Wales’ walking wounded can tough it out against Fiji

Loss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific Islanders

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 01:00

Depleted Wales forced into three changes for Fiji clash

Warren Gatland brings in Matthew and Tyler Morgan for first World Cup starts

Tue Sept 29 2015 - 12:17

Michael Cheika insists Australia will ‘play with attack’

‘It's part of our identity. We’re not going to change our ways just because it’s a World Cup’

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 15:35

Andy McGeady: No rest for weary Tier Two nations

Chance to level the playing field through fairer scheduling is being missed

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 11:27

England snatch vital bonus point in opening World Cup match

Stuart Lancaster’s side get off to winning start against Fiji at Twickenham

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 23:27

Fiji and South Africa name teams for World Cup openers

John McKee and Heyneke Meyer named XVs for respective clashes v England and Japan

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 11:15

Sam Burgess on bench as England unchanged for World Cup opener against Fiji

Coach Stuart Lancaster keeps faith with the side that beat Ireland in final warm-up

Mon Sept 14 2015 - 17:17

Former Ulster Fijian tells of racial abuse in French league

Montpellier’s Timoci Nagusa claims monkey gestures were made at him by a spectator

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 09:49

Boardroom battle to avoid Welsh RWC home games

‘There was only one host, England, so only one team should enjoy home advantage’

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 11:21