IRFU #RWC2015 Live Blog: Ireland v Italy
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsJoin us for live text commentary of Ireland's third Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy at the Olympic Stadium today (kick-off 4.45pm), as Paul O'Connell and his team-mates look to secure a quarter-final...
Irish aim to exit pool stage with a splash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFor Robbie Henshaw, getting through yesterday's captain's run at a misty Olympic Park was a bigger deal than usual. Having pulled a hamstring in the last session before the squad left Ireland for Wales...
Azzurri hit you harder than anyone - Best
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRory Best, with that sonorous Ulster accent rising and falling like a seesaw, says: "Italy are going to come at us. We know it's going to be physical. And if we don't prepare ourselves for that, they'll...
A one-sided rivalry
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe much-heralded return of go-to man Sergio Parisse illustrates perfectly Italy's predicament in Olympic Park this afternoon. Given his talent he'd be welcomed by any team in the world, but when that...
Ireland’s Rory Best: ‘Italy can steamroller us. They hit probably harder than anyone’
1 decade ago by The GuardianIreland’s veteran hooker knows the intimidating physical challange that awaits his side against the Azzurri and is taking nothing for granted in the battle for a last-eight place at the Rugby World Cup‘Italy...
Ireland vs Italy: Rory Best hoping the grass is greener this time around
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIreland ring changes for Sunday's match against the Azzurri at the Olympic Stadium as Sergio Parisse returns for Italy's must-win game
Italy will push Ireland to the limit - O’Connell
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanIreland expect to be “battered up front and pushed to the limit” by Italy in today’s crucial World Cup encounter at London’s Olympic Stadium.
England bow out of Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsBernard Foley collected a 28-point haul as Australia beat England 33-13 to knock the hosts out of the Rugby World Cup.
Irish Rugby TV: Paul O'Connell On Sergio Parisse
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News'He makes people believe around him' - Paul O'Connell on the impact that Italy captain Sergio Parisse has for his team.
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Captain's Run Press Conference
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLooking forward to tomorrow's clash with Italy, Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss and captain Paul O'Connell spoke to the media today after the Captain's Run at the Olympic Stadium in London.
