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BUILD UP: Ireland v Russia

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

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France come right in second half to win comfortably over USA

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

France beat the USA 33-9 as Camille Lopez pulled the strings in a strong second-half performance. Scores were close at 12-9 but the French pack dominated in the final quarter, allowing France to score...

Captain’s Run In Kobe

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland team had a last run out in Kobe today ahead of Thursday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with Russia. It was a chance to sample first hand the humidity and slick conditions inside the enclosed...

Jonathan Sexton ‘Deeply Honoured’ To Captain Ireland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Captaining Ireland is something Jonathan Sexton has dreamed about since he first played mini rugby in Bective. We spoke to him after Captain’s Run in Kobe Misati Stadium about what the role means...

Jean Kleyn Proud And Excited For RWC Start

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Irish Rugby TV spoke to Jean Kleyn after Captain’s Run in Kobe Misaki stadium earlier today. The Munster and Ireland lock is ‘really excited’ about his first ever Rugby World Cup game. The...

Coetzee And Johnston Part Of Ulster’s South Africa Tour Squad

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland have named a 28-strong squad that will travel to South Africa to play the Toyota Cheetahs and the Isuzu Southern Kings in the GUINNESS PRO14 over the next two weekends....

Ronan O’Gara Recalls His All-Ireland League Debut

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Energia All-Ireland kicks off this weekend and Ronan O’Gara has been sharing some memories from his time in club rugby. The Cork man was a league winner with Cork Constitution, but it was in Division...

Richie Murphy And Niall Scannell Preview Ireland v Russia

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

An all-Munster tight five, the slick and humid conditions at the Kobe Misaki Stadium, and the performance required from Ireland were all on the agenda today for Ireland skills & kicking coach Richie...

Sexton: It’s A Massive Honour, I’m Incredibly Proud

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Jonathan 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...

Ireland Women’s Sevens Squad Selected For World Series Opener In Glendale

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The 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...