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Build up: Ireland v Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

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Lopez drop goal the key as France beat Argentina in RWC thriller

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

A late drop goal from Camille Lopez proved the difference as France edged out Argentina 23-21 in a thrilling opening match of Pool C at the Rugby World Cup.

WATCH: Final whistle causes handbags between Argentina and France

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Argentina and France produced an old fashioned scrap after the final whistle on Saturday as tension spilled over in Tokyo.

Reece Hodge goes unpunished for reckless tackle on Fijian star

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Australia winger Reece Hodge has been called out for his tackle on Fiji flanker Peceli Yato which forced the Fijian off the field with a head injury.

Stockdale, O’Mahony & Easterby – The Build Up To Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

It was an early start for the rugby world cup media this morning in Yokohama with Simon Easterby, Peter O’Mahony and Jacob Stockdale on duty in the build up to Ireland’s opening game of Rugby...

‘We Know The Irish Fans Will Be In Full Voice’ – Best

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Excitement, nerves, the world stage and incredible Ireland fans – Rory Best on the build up to our first game at Rugby World Cup 2019. When you come to the match venue, that’s when it starts...

Women’s Interprovincial Championship: Finals Preview

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Will Leinster retain the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial title or can Connacht lift the Perpetual Trophy for the first time? This season’s extended Interpro campaign wraps up tomorrow with two...

Japan's hat-trick hero awarded Man of the Match by none other than Dan Carter

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Winger Kotaro Matsushima became the first ever Japan player to score a hat-trick at a Rugby World Cup, as Japan beat Russia 30-10 in the opening game.

‘Only Our Best Performance Will Do’ – Townsend

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made ten changes to the team that saw off Georgia 36-9 recently, as they prepare to face Ireland in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A opener in Yokohama (kick-off...

Furlong And Ryan Excited For Rugby World Cup Start

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A first Rugby World Cup cap for James Ryan and first start for Tadhg Furlong, who featured off the bench in 2015. Both players are really looking forward to kick off against Scotland on Sunday.   The...