'Pressure is all on Ireland' - Philippe Saint-Andre makes two changes to XV for Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre has kicked off the mind games ahead of Sunday’s crunch Pool D decider against Ireland saying the pressure is all on the shoulders of the Six Nations champions.
Ireland Team Announcement Live
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team to play France in the Rugby World Cup will be named live on IrishRugby.ie at 2.30 pm today.
From Eden to Eden... the World Cup's top tries
1 decade ago by IRBFrom the moment John Kirwan sliced through Italy’s massed midfield in the tournament’s first game in 1987, the Rugby World Cup has showcased many truly grand tries
Irish Rugby TV: Galwegians v Lansdowne Highlights
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsWe take a look back at one of the best games from the opening four rounds of Ulster Bank League Division 1A - Galwegians' memorable 41-20 defeat of reigning champions Lansdowne at Crowley Park last Saturday.
Picamoles And Nakaitaci Return To French Team
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsFrance head coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made two personnel changes and one positional switch to the team to play Ireland in Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool D decider in Cardiff (kick-off 4.45pm).
Rugby World Cup 2015: Telegraph readers respond to England's exit (and the Namibia vs Georgia TMO epic)
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster and England's coaches are heavily criticised and the use of too much TMO could kill the game according to some readers
Fiji skipper Akapusi Qera warns World Cup rivals to be on their guard
1 decade ago by IRBFlanker captain says Pacific Nations champions have forged a special bond that should alarm England, Australia and Wales
No longer the joker in the pack
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland were neatly tucked up in their coffin on September 21, 2007 and Freddie Michalak was happy to pick up his hammer and nails and oblige.
Toner gets nod as Payne and Kearney return for France clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt has recalled Devin Toner to the Ireland starting XV for the biggest game of the World Cup campaign to date.
Easterby hails returning Irish stars
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTeam manager Guy Easterby has praised the professionalism of the Leinster players who narrowly missed out on World Cup selection.
