Henshaw Returns As Ireland Team Named For Samoa
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team to play Samoa in the final game of Pool A in Fukuoka has been named. Robbie Henshaw returns to the starting line up for the first time since the pre-tournament win over Wales. Henshaw...
Schmidt allays Sexton injury concerns
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt allayed concerns over Johnny Sexton's fitness after the stand-in captain was withdrawn at half-time in Ireland's 35-0 Rugby World Cup win over Russia. Sexton returned...
Ireland player ratings vs Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Dave Kilcoyne - 7 Strong in the scrum, showing great technique to win an eafly penalty at the scrum. 2. Niall Scannell - 6 Successfuly completed 5/6 of his line-outs . 3. John Ryan - 6 Good support...
Ireland v Russia: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live!
7 years ago by The GuardianRugby World Cup updates from the Pool A matchHow they stand: results, fixtures and tablesAnd you can get in touch with Niall by email or Twitter 11.09am BST Here’s Joe Schmidt: “Joey just had a bit...
RWC Preview: Ireland v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt believes Ireland have made the right call by opting not to risk Robbie Henshaw and instead hand Garry Ringrose a third consecutive start at the Rugby World Cup. Ringrose is one of...
Ireland player ratings vs Japan
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Cian Healy - 5 Conditions tough for the loose head. 2. Rory Best - 4 Ireland captain Rory Best pays tribute to Japan and says his team made unforced errors and fell on...
Andy Farrell And Conor Murray Preview Japan v Ireland
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsAndy Farrell and Conor Murray preview Ireland’s 2nd game of the Rugby World Cup against hosts Japan. The post Andy Farrell And Conor Murray Preview Japan v Ireland appeared first on Irish Rugby.
Carty to feature for Ireland against Japan with Sexton out
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Carty will replace Johnny Sexton at fly-half in one of four changes made by Ireland coach Joe Schmidt for the encounter with Rugby World Cup hosts Japan. Reigning World Rugby Player of the...
Japan aiming to make Sexton, Murray 'uncomfortable'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup hosts Japan will become the latest outfit to attempt to unsettle Ireland superstar Johnny Sexton this weekend. Japan will aim to make life "uncomfortable" for...
Rugby World Cup: Team of the weekend
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Steven Kitshoff - South Africa Good at the set-piece. Some strong carries also. 2. Jamie George - England In a scrappy England win, George performed well at the set piece and got...
