Ireland Training In Kobe
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland trained at the home of the Kobe Steelers today, with the host team providing opposition. Hear from Joe Schmdit and Steelers coach Dave Dillon about the session – tap here There was also a...
Jordi Murphy On His RWC Call Up
6 years ago by Irish Rugby News‘A whirlwind few days’s is how Jordi Murphy describes his call up to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad and his inclusion in the team to play Russia on Thursday.Jonathan Sexton To Captain...
Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsHead Coach Joe Schmidt and Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton were at the Ireland team announcement press conference this morning. Sexton, who will lead Ireland out for the first time, said, It is something...
Jesse Kriel heading home injured as Saracens' Willemse gets his chance
6 years ago by Rugby DumpJesse Kriel has not recovered sufficiently from a hamstring injury so will be replaced in the Springbok squad by Damian Willemse, the Stormers back who has been on loan with Saracens in England.
Jonathan Sexton To Captain Ireland Against Russia
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton will become the 106th player to captain Ireland when he leads the team out at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday to play Russia (7.15 pm local time/11.15 am Irish time) Sexton is partnered...
4G pitch strikes again as Curry shares nasty image
6 years ago by Rugby DumpSale Sharks may have come away with an impressive 36-17 victory over Saracens on Saturday, but that did not stop Allianz Park taking another victim.
Two yellow cards equal red for winger as Scotland dominate Samoa
6 years ago by Rugby DumpScotland claimed an impressive 34-0 win over Samoa as they got their Pool A campaign back on track in Kobe. It came in part thanks to two penalty tries, that bizarrely went against the same player, as...
Ryan: It’s All About Reaction Now
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJames Ryan said the pressure Ireland wanted to apply in the second half of Saturday’s game came right back in their faces as an inspired Japan side etched their names into Rugby World Cup history...
The cat-like acrobatics that won Wales the match
6 years ago by Rugby DumpWales’ win over Australia on Sunday had many match-defining moments; drop-goals, dangerous tackles and interceptions to name a few. But Tomos Williams may have produced the most crucial bit of play of...
As it happened: Stunning scenes as rugby world reacted to Japan's momentous victory
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThis past weekend belonged to hosts Japan, as they once again played spoiler with another upset win, this time a 19-12 victory over an Ireland side that some picked as tournament favourites. After the...
