Sexton believes it's time to unleash full Ireland playbook against France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton says Ireland are ready to unleash their full arsenal against France this Sunday having held back some of their plays in the World Cup to date.
France vs Ireland: Best performance of Joe Schmidt's tenure needed to avoid quarter-final clash with All Blacks
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsA win against France would greatly enhance Ireland's chances of making it to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals
Ireland need focus against France to avoid New Zealand, admits Joe Schmidt
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Ireland coach laments decision-making during World Cup win over Italy• ‘We were lucky to escape with the points we need to get out of the pool’Joe Schmidt said there will be no let-up in intensity...
Irish Rugby TV: Squad Update With Michael Kearney & Jonathan Sexton
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland team manager Michael Kearney gives a medical update on the squad, while out-half Jonathan Sexton talks about the hard-earned win over Italy and looks forward to facing France next Sunday.
Wood promises England response
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsTom Wood insists England will do everything they can to make amends for their failure after becoming the first host nation to bow out of the Rugby World Cup at the pool stages.
'He's hard to stop' - Jonathan Sexton believes Mathieu Bastareaud will try to steamroll him
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton has admitted he fully expects France to try to blast him out of Sunday's crucial World Cup clash by ordering freight-train centre Mathieu Bastareaud to steamroller him.
Ireland 'very hopeful' Jared Payne will win France fitness battle despite presence of moon boot
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are ‘hopeful’ that Jared Payne will recover in time to play France at the Millennium Stadium.
Schmidt demands Irish improvement
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland coach Joe Schmidt warns his players they must up their game to beat France in Sunday's World Cup match.
Ireland edge Italy to secure quarter final qualification
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpIreland edged Italy 16-9 in a Six Nations style contest at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, guaranteeing Ireland's quarterfinal qualification. It sets up a finale against France to decide who will top Pool...
Sean O’Brien says Ireland must stop Mathieu Bastareaud to beat France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• ‘You’ve got to take his space away, he’s an intelligent rugby player’• Ireland coaches and players targeting improvement in order to beat FranceIreland must shut down powerhouse Mathieu Bastareaud...
