RWC Review: Ireland 47-5 Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton claimed an 18-point haul as Ireland sealed their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 47-5 thrashing of Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card. Ireland knew maximum points...
Henshaw returns for Ireland as Schmidt rings the changes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRobbie Henshaw will make his first appearance of the Rugby World Cup after the centre was named in Joe Schmidt's Ireland side for the crucial Pool A clash with Samoa. Henshaw has missed Ireland's...
Furlong on beef, chasing form, and Ireland’s lack of a Jean Byrne
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyTadhg Furlong likes a bowl of ramen or a parcel of gyoza as much as the next man, but there comes a time when this son of Wexford farming stock hankers for a bit of beef, and he sated that appetite in...
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...
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...
Ireland 27-3 Scotland: Rory Best delighted with dominant win – video
7 years ago by The GuardianIreland’s Rugby World Cup campaign began in dominant fashion as they defeated Scotland 27-3. Tries from James Ryan, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Conway brought a bonus point and put Ireland in...
Dominant Ireland claim an emphatic win in their RWC opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRory Best began his final Rugby World Cup campaign with a try as Ireland accelerated away from Scotland en route to an opening win. Ireland eased to a 27-3 Pool A win over Scotland in...
Ireland earn bonus point after powering past Scotland with physical display
7 years ago by The Guardian• Joe Schmidt’s side dominate key clash in Pool A• James Ryan, Rory Best and Tadhg Furlong all score for IrelandIreland took control of the group with a typically efficient bonus-point victory over...
Furlong And Ryan Excited For Rugby World Cup Start
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA first Rugby World Cup cap for James Ryan and first start for Tadhg Furlong, who featured off the bench in 2015. Both players are really looking forward to kick off against Scotland on Sunday. The...
Ireland Name Team For Rugby World Cup Opener
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Joe Schmidt has named his team for the Pool A match against Scotland at International Stadium Yokohama on Sunday, 22 September. Four players in the matchday 23 featured in the quarterfinal...
