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Ireland still talking a great game — now to play one

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The vibes around Ireland’s World Cup adventure are not good. Defeat to Japan and the unimpressive win against Russia have given new life to the theory that this team’s peak is in the past,...

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt plays down Johnny Sexton injury after Russia victory

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Sexton had declared himself fit to take on Russia after missing Ireland’s shock loss to Japan with a thigh complaint.

Eddie O'Sullivan: 'It’s just a terrible performance lads, let’s call it for what it is'

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Former Irish Rugby head coach Eddie O’Sullivan delivered a scathing appraisal of Ireland’s performance in today’s Pool A clash with Russia, saying the match was “like watching paint...

Ireland Get Back To Winning Ways In Kobe

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Tries from Rob Kearney, Peter O’Mahony, Rhys Ruddock, Andrew Conway and Garry Ringrose steered Ireland to a well-earned 35-0 bonus point win over Russia in their latest Rugby World Cup Pool A match....

Highlights: Ireland 35 Russia 0

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland scored five tries as they secured a bonus point win against Russia in a humid Kobe Misaki Stadium. The rain may have been falling outside the enclosed stadium but the conditions inside made the...

Frustrated O’Driscoll rues lost Irish momentum

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Brian O’Driscoll fears Ireland will struggle to regain World Cup momentum after defeat by Japan and an error-strewn win over Russia.

‘Job Done’ – Kilcoyne, Beirne And Kleyn Post-Match Reaction

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Job done was the common consensus in the post-match mixed zone as the Ireland players gave their reaction to the bonus point win against Russia. Ireland secured the win and the bonus with five tries in...

Rugby World Cup Match Stats: Ireland 35 Russia 0

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A look at the official Rugby World Cup match statistics from Ireland’s 35-0 bonus point triumph over Russia at Kobe Misaki Stadium today. IRELAND: Scoring – Tries: 5 Conversions: 5/5 Penalty Goals:...

Late change in Ireland squad as Murray replaces Carbery on bench

5 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s preparations for Thursday’s World Cup pool clash with Russia were disrupted before kick-off when Joey Carbery was forced out of Joe Schmidt’s matchday squad.

Rugby World Cup Preview: Ireland v Russia

5 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Krasnoyarsk, Rotorua and now Kobe in Japan. The third ever Test meeting of Ireland and Russia has crucial Rugby World Cup Pool A points on the line as the sides take each other on under Misaki Stadium’s...