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

7 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...

Rugby World Cup Match Stats: Ireland 35 Russia 0

7 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:...

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

7 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.

Ireland player ratings after bonus-point win over Russia

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

This was a game that Ireland could not afford to labour in, but labour they did all the same.

Late change in Ireland squad as Murray replaces Carbery on bench

7 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.

They haven’t scrummed against us yet – Jones lays down challenge to Argentina

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

England face the toughest test of their World Cup campaign so far when they take on Argentina.

Fiji find their flair against Georgia

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Fiji finally found their flair as they bounced back from their shock World Cup defeat by Uruguay with a resounding 45-10 win over Georgia that sent a warning to their next opponents Wales.

Wales are in a good place – but we know we can do better – McBryde

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Unbeaten Wales are wary of the threat of Fiji in their next World Cup game.

Bundee Aki believes increased pressure will help Ireland’s World Cup bid

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The centre challenged Ireland to get their World Cup tilt back on track.

Farrell wants Ireland to draw strength from setback

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Such has been the heat on Ireland this week in the aftermath of their embarrassing loss to Japan that there will be few complaints at the short turnaround from last Saturday’s debacle in Shizuoka.