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How Earls learned to cope with World Cup pressure cooker

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

This time four years ago, Keith Earls was not handling the pressure of a World Cup at all well.

Boks are villains of the piece

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Springboks are used to being the pantomime villains of world rugby. Their bruising style, proclivity for controversy and yes, success, make them a team everybody loves to hate.

Irish Rugby Volunteer Recruitment Forum

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Volunteers are the rugby-makers in the IRFU system. If you would like to be part of a welcoming community focused environment in your area, your local rugby club is waiting for you to get involved. Listed...

Japan success set to rock world rugby order

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Whether or not Japan, the Brave Blossoms, continue to defy the odds, in this Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final, the success of Jamie Joseph’s side, on home soil, should open doors at world rugby’s...

Magnetism of hosts leaves South Africa in the shade

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Four years on from that famous defeat in Brighton, and South Africa are again playing second-fiddle to Japan.

Japan remember their 'Mr Rugby' - The man who paved the way for 2019 success

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Seiji Hirao played in three World Cups and saw a fourth as Japan's head coach. He was also a superstar in his home country.

Cooke and Malone Take Belfast Derby To New Level

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The second round of the Energia Women’s All-Ireland League throws up a novel fixture with Cooke set to host Malone in an all-Belfast clash. Cooke have led the way for Ulster teams in the division for...

Rob Herring flying to Japan to replace injured Sean Cronin

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Herring has won eight caps for Ireland and was part of Joe Schmidt's training squad ahead of the tournament.

'It's another chance to prove people wrong' - Japan ready to defy the odds again

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Japan have consistently dismissed the notion that they are feeling the weight of a nation on their shoulders as they progress through this World Cup.

Jonny May recalls how missing night out led to England debut as he approaches 50th cap

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Jonny May is poised to win his 50th cap for England recalling the missed drinking session that created the opportunity for his debut six years ago.