New Zealand overcome careless start to dominate plucky UruguayAll Blacks are through to the World Cup quarterfinals, with Ireland a possible opponentThu Oct 05 2023 - 22:16
Damian McKenzie’s return to starting line-up an omen for All Blacks’ attacking patterns ‘We’ve grown well from our first game against France. We had a good performance against Namibia and then Italy last weekend was great as well’Wed Oct 04 2023 - 18:47
New Zealand no longer tilting at Irish windmills as focus turns to UruguayRugby World Cup: Ian Foster mixes things up for All Blacks’ last pool gameTue Oct 03 2023 - 19:51
McKenzie excited for return of New Zealand captain CaneDamian McKenzie has said he is excited to see New Zealand captain Sam Cane return to the side as he prepares for his first start of the 2023 World Cup.Tue Oct 03 2023 - 14:08
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Singing Bohemian Rhapsody in a tram full of fans at the Rugby World CupA sojourn in Lyons for the Rugby World Cup can mean joining in an international singsong - followed by a meal with a differenceMon Oct 02 2023 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from the weekend in FranceRugby World Cup: Ireland must be wary of buoyant Scotland, and Fiji need to get their mojo backMon Oct 02 2023 - 06:00
Ian Madigan on Johnny Sexton: ‘He would never withhold information like other halfbacks might’Former Ireland outhalf offers interesting insight into Jack Crowley’s role at this Rugby World CupSat Sept 30 2023 - 06:00
Ruthless New Zealand score 14 tries against dire ItalyItaly beaten all ends up by the All Blacks in Rugby World Cup thrashingFri Sept 29 2023 - 22:20
Suspension, injuries and a spider bite, Namibia still searching for a first World Cup win Former Old Wesley player JC Greyling scores a try but Allister Coetzee’s side beaten by UruguayWed Sept 27 2023 - 20:16
Namibia up against it as they look to end World Cup losing streak against UruguayThe African side have yet to register a victory in 25 matches and will be without key playersWed Sept 27 2023 - 13:36
New Zealand’s Scott McLeod believes Ireland and South Africa set the standardAll Blacks wary of Italy before Friday’s Pool A showdownTue Sept 26 2023 - 18:24
‘He’s awesome’: How Joe Schmidt is helping the All Blacks target more Rugby World Cup successCoach’s tone remains constant, as does the attention to detail, urging players to ‘tighten our shape … we want to be nice and square’Tue Sept 26 2023 - 06:00
Australian rugby suffers its darkest hour in defeat to Wales Country fails to qualify for the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first timeSun Sept 24 2023 - 22:18
James Lowe’s influence in Ireland’s defeat of South Africa notable in several pivotal momentsIreland v South Africa at the Rugby World Cup: Player epitomised general graft of the team, from winning first-half turnover penalty to important assist in Mack Hansen trySun Sept 24 2023 - 19:00
South Africa media reaction: Manie Libbok criticised amid calls for Pollard’s return Rassie Erasmus congratulates Ireland and praises New Zealand referee Ben O’KeeffeSun Sept 24 2023 - 13:32
Two decisions in the first half show Ireland’s winning mindset against South AfricaIreland were empowered to play, to make decisions and they possessed the fortitude to choose the harder optionSat Sept 23 2023 - 22:27
Mike Catt is coaching exactly how he played in Ireland’s World Cup tiltIreland coach grew up in South Africa, played for England, and now has a key role in ‘amazing environment’ at Rugby World CupSat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
Australia v Wales preview: Big improvement needed from Wallabies to keep trophy hopes alive Rugby World Cup Pool A: Key for Wales will be to start the match in a positive vein and quickly try and drain whatever confidence is left in this Wallaby line-upSat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
Tonga feel what they learned from Ireland game may help against Scotland Scotland coach says his players are in a good space physically and determined to improve on defeat to South AfricaSat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Springboks team profiles for the big World Cup Pool B game in Paris John O’Sullivan looks at Jacques Nienaber’s starting 15 and Bomb Squad bench for Saturday’s at the Stade de FranceThu Sept 21 2023 - 15:00
Rugby World Cup: South Africa happy to put their faith and fate in Manie Libbok’s hands The Springboks’ talented outhalf has been criticised for his place-kicking but is confident his team will be at their best against Ireland on Saturday in the Rugby World CupWed Sept 20 2023 - 18:29
Letter from Paris: Excavating memories of a stern madame and tennis temper tantrumsI didn’t so much check in at my hotel as undergo an interview by Madame Saint Guilhem as she established the ‘who and why’ of my visit to ParisWed Sept 20 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v South Africa: Springboks opt for 7-1 split with Eben Etzebeth fit to startJacques Nienaber says decision to name just one back on the bench is ‘for this specific game’Tue Sept 19 2023 - 18:09
Ronan Kelleher’s return gives Ireland a vital fresh option to face SpringboksIreland vs South Africa: Hooker’s display against Pool B opponents a timely reminder of player’s ability and potential when freed from shackles of injuryMon Sept 18 2023 - 06:00
Ireland 59 Tonga 16: How the Irish players rated in their Rugby World Cup Pool B winBundee Aki scores two tries in impressive performance as Johnny Sexton breaks Irish scoring recordSat Sept 16 2023 - 22:42
Charles Piutau: ‘It’s no surprise to me that Ireland are the number one side’Rugby World Cup: The Tonga and former Ulster fullback recounts his unique path to Saturday’s showdown with Ireland in NantesSat Sept 16 2023 - 05:00
Tonga include four former All Blacks in team to face Ireland in Nantes Ireland v Tonga: Fullback Salesi (Charles) Piutau, centre Malakai Fekitoa, scrumhalf Augustine Pulu and number eight Vaea Fifita to take the fieldThu Sept 14 2023 - 19:29
Prodigal sons return to Tongan colours without diluting the essence of the Sea Eagles spiritRugby World Cup: Forwards coach Zane Hilton believes allowing players to express themselves is vitalWed Sept 13 2023 - 18:09
Saturday cannot come quickly enough for Tonga who have Ireland in the crosshairs ‘We will keep hitting them back … throw everything we have at them,’ says the Pacific nation’s most capped playerWed Sept 13 2023 - 05:00
Rugby World Cup: Having dropped the ball initially, Marseilles must pick it upRugby World Cup: Following a somewhat chaotic opening weekend, the old port city will get other opportunities to better showcase its virtues as a rugby venueMon Sept 11 2023 - 20:26
Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from opening weekend of games World Rugby acknowledges logistical woes, Ireland not kicking kings against Romania, Bundee Aki puts his hand up while Jesse Kriel challenge looked like a red cardMon Sept 11 2023 - 09:13
Two quickfire second-half tries secure South Africa’s dominance over frail Scotland Scotland kept Rugby World Cup holders at bay for first half of error-strewn match, but Springboks got into their strideSun Sept 10 2023 - 21:51
Borthwick ‘pleased for players’ as Ford escorts 14-man England past ArgentinaRugby World Cup: Pumas had no answer to England’s defensive discipline and Ford’s kicking excellenceSun Sept 10 2023 - 12:49
Ireland v Romania talking point: Ireland need to be smarter against better sides at Rugby World CupThere were plenty of positives in Bordeaux but the kicking game will need to be sharpened upSat Sept 09 2023 - 19:01
England’s revisionism may not survive a mauling from the Pumas in Marseilles If Argentina remain disciplined, they have the courage and players to go after England in the wider channelsSat Sept 09 2023 - 05:00
Rugby World Cup: Scotland know South Africa. But do they know how to beat them?Gregor Townsend’s talented Scotland team face a huge challenge against South Africa in a pivotal Pool B clash at the Rugby World CupSat Sept 09 2023 - 05:00
Rugby World Cup: All you need to know about Pool DPressure on Bothwick as England stick to conservative game planThu Sept 07 2023 - 08:00
Rugby World Cup: All you need to know about Pool CFrance 2023: Pool C — Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia, PortugalWed Sept 06 2023 - 08:00
Rugby World Cup: All you need to know about Ireland’s opponents in Pool BFrance 2023: Pool B — Ireland, Romania, Scotland, South Africa, TongaTue Sept 05 2023 - 08:00
Rugby World Cup: All you need to know about Pool AFrance 2023: Pool A — France, Italy, Namibia, New Zealand, UruguayMon Sept 04 2023 - 08:00
Four Irish referees took different paths to Rugby World Cup and close knit friendshipIreland’s Andrew Brace, Chris Busby, Joy Neville and Brian MacNeice will all officiate in ParisFri Sept 01 2023 - 17:00
Under-20 graduates set to show their spurs at Rugby World Cup Ireland's Grand Slam results since 2019 underscore success of Irish elite player pathway as most effective in northern hemisphereFri Sept 01 2023 - 05:00
Tongan head coach Toutai Kefu has ‘good plan’ for IrelandRugby World Cup: Tonga can call upon a host of former All Blacks in Charles Piutau, Vaea Fifita, Malakai Fekitoa, Augustine Pulu and George MoalaThu Aug 31 2023 - 05:00
Romania suffer injury setbacks including captain Mihai Macovei ahead of Rugby World Cup Mighty Oaks showing little form prior to tournament, with only victory a 31-25 win over Spain at tail end of Rugby Europe competitionWed Aug 30 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad: Profiles of the 33 men looking to become world championsHead coach Andy Farrell has picked a balanced squad which includes 18 World Cup debutantsMon Aug 28 2023 - 15:03
Johnny Sexton: ‘You make mistakes, you say sorry, and hold your hands up’Ireland captain says he regrets on-pitch comments made to match officials after Champions Cup final but is now focused on Rugby World CupMon Aug 28 2023 - 05:00
Andy Farrell delighted he persuaded Keith Earls not to retire from rugby last yearIreland head coach calls winger ‘outstanding’ as he looks forward to the World Cup in FranceSun Aug 27 2023 - 22:00
Jimmy O’Brien finds versatility comes with a hefty tariffHugo Keenan’s metronomic excellence at fullback casts a long shadow for anyone challenged to deputiseSun Aug 27 2023 - 14:12
Ireland player ratings v Samoa: A night to forget for Jimmy O’Brien but Conor Murray shinesIreland v Samoa: Ryan Baird and Conor Murray had strong nights while it was a night to forget for Jimmy O’Brien and Tom StewartSat Aug 26 2023 - 22:29
Ireland’s back three provide both inspiration and perspiration in victory over England Hansen, Lowe and Keenan caused the visitors a host of problems with their industry, clever movement and astute game managementMon Aug 21 2023 - 05:00
