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Opta Match Facts Preview: Ireland v Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Opta bring you all the team and player facts you need as the build-up continues to Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Yokohama tomorrow (kick-off 4.45pm local time/8.45am Irish...

Head-To-Head: Ireland v Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A statistical preview of Sunday’s opening Rugby World Cup Pool A game between Ireland and Wales at the International Stadium in Yokohama (kick-off 4.45pm local time/8.45am Irish time). RUGBY WORLD...

New Zealand blitz South Africa in heavyweight encounter

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

New Zealand did enough in a first-half blitz to take advantage in Pool B.

Build up: Ireland v Scotland

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

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Rory should be regarded as one of Ireland’s Best, says O’Driscoll

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s most-capped player has thrown his weight behind skipper Rory Best.

France edge out Argentina with late drop-goal

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

France run out 23-21 winners over spirited Argentina side

The rise of Retallica

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

As befits a keen mechanic who was brought up to know his way around souping up classic vehicles, New Zealand’s Brodie Retallick is the All Black who provides the main engine, the horsepower, and...

'He has got better with age - he's like a good wine.'

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Wales boss pays tribute to 34-year-old skipper as he equals Gethin Jenkins’ cap record.

Scotland ready to tackle Typhoon Tapah and Ireland, says Greig Laidlaw

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

A powerful weather system building over the East China Sea is one thing, but Joe Schmidt’s side also lie in wait for Scotland on Sunday.

Australia survive scare to make winning World Cup start against Fiji

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Australia found salvation in their driving line-out as they survived a scare to dispatch Fiji 39-21 in their World Cup opener at the Sapporo Dome.