RWC Preview: Ireland v Russia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt believes Ireland have made the right call by opting not to risk Robbie Henshaw and instead hand Garry Ringrose a third consecutive start at the Rugby World Cup. Ringrose is one of...
Wallabies new boy can benefit from Haylett-Petty and Beale experience
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTeenager Jordan Petaia will benefit from playing alongside Dane Haylett-Petty and Kurtley Beale when he makes his Australia debut at the Rugby World Cup, according to Michael Cheika. Petaia...
Concerns over Fukuoka pitch at Rugby world Cup
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThe turf tore up in the first two games at the Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium – and Ireland v Samoa is yet to come, therePatchwork: Grounds staff repair the Fukuoka pitch at Italy v Canada (Getty Images)Concerns...
Captain’s Run In Kobe
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team had a last run out in Kobe today ahead of Thursday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with Russia. It was a chance to sample first hand the humidity and slick conditions inside the enclosed...
Ritchie hopes Scotland remain on song after kickstarting World Cup campaign
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyScotland returned to winning ways with a 34-0 triumph of Samoa at the World Cup in Japan.
Pool A Review After 2 Rounds
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland came into the group as heavy favourites to top the pool, and after they beat Scotland it was almost a full-blown conclusion. Then they faced Japan and got stunned 19-12 at the Shizuoka Stadium...
Sexton 'honoured' to captain much-changed Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton says he is honoured and proud to captain Ireland for the first time and is now determined to lead a much-changed side to a crucial win against Russia. World Rugby Player of the Year...
Talking Points: Scotland vs Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland put in a solid performance against Samoa on Monday, as they managed to beat them 34-0 in a crucial Pool A encounter. With Japan's shock upset of Ireland on Saturday, it shattered...
Five things we learnt about rugby in September
7 years ago by Rugby WorldFrom back-row battles to morale-boosting victories, Paul Williams looks at key talking points from the past monthSlippery: Sean Maitland fumbles the ball against Samoa (Getty Images)From back-row battles...
Russia name squad to face Ireland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRussia coach Lyn Jones has named his team for the Pool A match against Ireland at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday, 3 October. The side has made nine changes to the starting XV that...
