Japan success not a huge shock, says Best
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best believes Japan's stunning Rugby World Cup victory over Ireland should not be seen as a massive shock due to the talent of the host nation. The Brave Blossoms, who upset...
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...
Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan v Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJack Carty has the full backing of Joe Schmidt to impress at fly-half when Ireland face Rugby World Cup hosts Japan on Saturday. The top-ranked nation will rest World Rugby player of the year...
Rory Best On Japan v Ireland
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland captain spoke to Irish Rugby TV about facing the host nation tomorrow and two milestones – one for himself and one for Iain Henderson. The post Rory Best On Japan v Ireland appeared first...
Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFour changes to the starting XV, the return of Rob Kearney and Keith Earls, Joey Carbery back in the 23 – there was plenty for Joe Schmidt and Rory Best to discuss at the team announcement press...
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...
‘We Know It’s Just A Start And We Need To Get Better’ – Best
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsRory Best became the fourth oldest try scorer in Rugby World Cup history when he touched down during the first half of Ireland’s 27-3 bonus point win over Scotland in Yokohama. At 37 years and 37...
Highlights: Ireland 27 Scotland 3
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTake a look at the highlights from Ireland’s bonus point win as they kicked off their Rugby World Cup 2019 campaign in emphatic style at Yokohama. Ireland opened the scoring with a try from James...
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...
Ireland’s Post-Match Press Conference
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA bonus point win to kick off Rugby World Cup 2019; Joe Schmidt and 80 minute man Rory Best give us their reaction to Ireland’s victory. The post Ireland’s Post-Match Press Conference appeared...
