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Ireland hope to extend recent dominance against Scotland in World Cup showdown

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The two sides meet on Sunday in Yokohama with Ireland having won six of the previous seven meetings.

The Bite In Training Is Significant – Farrell

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A positive injury update from Andy Farrell and a sense that there is a real intensity in training were discussed at today’s media session in Yokohama. The squad trained at the Ichihara Suporeku PArk...

Selecting a RWC 2019 XV with just one player from a country

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Rugby World Cup is just days away and we can look forward to seeing some of the greatest talents from around the world come together and compete.      Here's a combined...

'It's great to be back training': Joey Carbery ready to do his bit - wherever that may be

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joey Carbery's versatility is an obvious asset to Ireland at this World Cup but the Munster out-half's ankle injury has left him strapped for time and with little option but to concentrate on his primary...

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar speaks of ‘huge disappointment’ over Rob Howley affair

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Wales assistant coach is now back home following an alleged breach of World Rugby’s betting and anti-corruption regulations.

World Rugby ‘fully supports’ Wales’ stance on Rob Howley affair

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Rugby authority responds after Wales assistant coach was sent home from the World Cup.

England attack coach Scott Wisemantel calls for tour Test against Tonga

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Scott Wisemantel believes that Twickenham should not view a tour match against the impoverished Islanders as beneath them.

Samoa’s tattooed rugby players to cover up at times in Japan

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Samoa captain Jack Lam said team officials consulted an expert on Japanese culture to make sure tattooed players avoided any cultural issues.

Gatland: Wales were shocked by Howley’s alleged breach of betting rules

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Wales assistant coach was sent home from the Rugby World Cup when the news broke and faces an investigation.

Hogg finds himself in Laidlaw’s shade as Scotland prepare for World Cup opener

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Exeter full-back is among the biggest names in Gregor Townsend’s squad yet he has found himself in former skipper Grieg Laidlaw’s shade.