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French lieutenants: Who is in charge of French World Cup squad?

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

No room at the top — touch of farce as France load up on off-field leaders after a disappointing Six Nations. But who is really in charge, asks James Harrington

Finishing school: Jacob Stockdale takes talents to Rugby World Cup

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Twenty-one caps into his international career, Jacob Stockdale takes his try-scoring talents onto the world stage for the first time

It’s oddly unnerving: Springboks delighted and united under Rassie

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

There is something unnerving about the Springboks travelling to a Rugby World Cup in a complete state of readiness, carrying confidence, form and the apparently universal support of the entire country.

James Ryan sure lineout can be a source of strength for Ireland

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

James Ryan has no doubt but that Ireland's lineout can be a source of real strength for the team as their World Cup opener against Scotland approaches.

Russia open scoring in Rugby World Cup but Japan have the last laugh

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

It was a Russian who kicked off Rugby World Cup 2019, another who scored the tournament’s first try but the last laugh most certainly belonged to Japan as the hosts eventually got off to a flying...

There are certain tartan treats guaranteed when Scotland take to the field

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

$1 on 10 things to look out for from Ireland's pool rivals at the World Cup.

‘Only Our Best Performance Will Do’ – Townsend

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made ten changes to the team that saw off Georgia 36-9 recently, as they prepare to face Ireland in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Pool A opener in Yokohama (kick-off...

Watch: Our writers preview New Zealand and South Africa clash

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis look ahead to tomorrow's big pool B meeting of New Zealand and South Africa

Furlong And Ryan Excited For Rugby World Cup Start

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

A 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...

Japan overpower Russia in Rugby World Cup opening game

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Hosts Japan kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing win over Russia