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How the main contenders shape up for the World Cup

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

.Japan 2019 has been widely tipped as the most open Rugby World Cup in history, and yet New Zealand can still swipe the Webb Ellis Cup for the third time in a row.

Ireland’s Rugby World Cup Welcome

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Rory Best and the Ireland Squad were welcomed to Japan and at an official Rugby World Cup ceremony in Chiba City, Tokyo Number 8 Jack Conan spoke to Irish Rugby TV about his delight at receiving his Rugby...

Sonny Bill Williams proud of World Cup inclusion after weathering storm

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Sonny Bill Williams settled in for the calm before the storm, bursting with pride as his family shed tears of joy and relief.

Best hoping Schmidt’s leadership style will inspire generation of Irish coaches

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland’s flock is all out of offerings to lay at the altar of Joe Schmidt.

World Cup dream is payback for mum and dad – Scotland centre Johnson

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The 26-year-old is in contention to start Scotland’s World Cup opener.

From France to Japan — Farrell’s incredible journey to Ireland’s World Cup squad

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Chris Farrell says he is not superstitious. Yet the prospect of playing in a World Cup can do funny things to a player.

Ireland’s overseas contingent hailed as ‘fantastic’ by Chris Farrell

6 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Stars have thrown their lot in with Ireland.

Ireland Welcomed To Rugby World Cup 2019

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The build up to Asia’s first Rugby World Cup took another exciting step on Friday as  Ireland’s official Team Welcome Ceremony took in Chiba City a week ahead of the tournament kick-off on 20...

Ireland Squad Photocall – Behind The Scenes

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Blue steel and possible try celebrations were the order of the day at the team hotel in Tokyo today. Take a look behind the scenes with Jordan Larmour, Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter. None of the lads were...

Munster Hand First Starts To Hodnett, Knox And McHenry

6 years ago by Irish Rugby News

An extended Munster squad has been selected by head coach Johann van Graan for Friday night’s pre-season opener against London Irish at Irish Independent Park (kick-off 7.30pm). Tickets for the game...