Ireland face Samoa needing bonus-point win amid concerns about pitch
7 years ago by The Guardian• Fukuoka pitch has been heavily relaid in places• ‘We’ve been given assurances that it’s safe to play on’Ireland have expressed concerns about the state of the pitch before Saturday’s decisive...
Captain’s Run In Fukuoka
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad got their first taste of the stadium in Fukuoka today ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Pool A clash with Samoa. Take a look at the photo gallery. The post Captain’s Run In Fukuoka...
The Daily Donal Vlog: 'My information is that Japan-Scotland won't go ahead'
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDonal is in Fukuoka ahead of Ireland's match against Samoa as he surveys the damage of yesterday's World Rugby announcement.
Aki Embracing ‘Privilege To Play’ With A Humble Heart
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland v Samoa is a big game for everyone, but none more so than Connacht and Ireland centre Bundee Aki who will be facing the country of his heritage. It’s a massive game for Ireland first and...
Japan makes 4 changes to face Scotland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan coach Jamie Joseph has named his team for the Pool A match against Scotland at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday 13 October. The side sees four changes to the starting XV which...
Control the controllables is the Joe Schmidt mantra
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJoe Schmidt has urged his players not to be distracted by events elsewhere and focus on deciding their own World Cup fate with a bonus-point win over Samoa tomorrow.
RWC Preview: Ireland v Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt vowed Ireland will leave nothing to chance when they take on Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup pool match. Saturday's encounter in Fukuoka was in doubt due to Typhoon Hagibis,...
Richie Murphy & James Ryan – Samoa Build Up
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSkills Coach Richie Murphy and Ireland lock James Ryan spoke to the media today in the build up to the final Pool A game against Samoa. The post Richie Murphy & James Ryan – Samoa Build Up appeared...
2019 Rugby World Cup: Ireland v Samoa
7 years ago by Rugby WorldIreland need a bonus-point win against Samoa to guarantee a quarter-final berth In their hands: Ireland need five points to ensure they reach the last eight (Getty Images)Ireland need a bonus-point win...
Ireland Training In Fukuoka – Team Announcement Day
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe last big training session of the week before the team was announced for Saturday’s final Pool A game against Samoa. Take a look at the photo gallery from training. The post Ireland Training In...
