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Samoa declares state of emergency as measles spreads across Pacific

Measles cases are rising globally as some parents shun immunisation for mostly unscientific reasons

Sun Nov 17 2019 - 09:37

Rugby World Cup: Larmour runs free as Ireland find their the groove against Samoa

Pack lays brilliant platform as Joe Schmidt’s side get the accuracy back in bonus-point win

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup TV View: Job done, time for Jamie to pack the white boots

Even Eddie O’Sullivan could see the positives in the seven-try win over Samoa

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 17:00

Joe Schmidt admits Bundee Aki’s Rugby World Cup could be over

Ireland coach knows potential All Blacks last eight clash represents ‘a mountain to climb’

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 16:15

Improved Ireland qualify for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Johnny Sexton to the fore as Ireland ease past Samoa despite Bundee Aki red card

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 14:40

Rugby World Cup: Steve Jackson knows the frustration of being Samoa’s coach

‘I think there’s about 67 if the eligibility and things like that changed’

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 20:17

Rugby World Cup: Surface tension adds to uncontrollables as Ireland target Samoa win

Ireland may need to win ugly and hope physical cost is not too high in Fukuoka

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 19:27

Is Fukuoka pitch up to scratch for Ireland-Samoa game?

Rugby World Cup: Strips of turf have been laid down, making the pitch uneven

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 07:40

Lighthearted atmosphere can’t hide Samoa’s serious intent

No sign of typhoon but Ireland could still be hit hard as Samoans have nothing to lose

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 06:00

If Ireland survive Samoa storm, All Black clouds roll in fast

Rugby World Cup: odds against Ireland advancing further are lengthening

Fri Oct 11 2019 - 01:00

Rugby World Cup - Ireland v Samoa: Irish kick-off time, TV channels and more

Joe Schmidt’s side know a victory in Fukuoka should ensure their place in quarter-finals

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 14:05

Joe Schmidt ‘excited’ about Robbie Henshaw’s return

Rugby World Cup: Ireland coach says he’s picked players who can give ‘best preparation’

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 09:26

Rugby World Cup: Murray and Sexton to equal Irish halfback record against Samoa

Duo will play 55th Test together as Joe Schmidt makes 11 changes for Pool A finale

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 08:00

Rugby World Cup: Furlong says Ireland need to ‘knuckle down’ ahead of Samoa clash

‘It feels like it’s very, very nearly there but probably just hasn’t clicked yet,’ says Leinster man

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland need Johnny Sexton’s body to hold up for crunch games

I hope Henshaw and Carbery are fit because they represent bright candles in the storm

Wed Oct 09 2019 - 06:01

Rugby World Cup: Typhoon fears eased as Ireland prep for Samoa

Storm Hagibis likely to miss Fukuoka while Ireland squad is nearly back to full health

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 11:29

Gerry Thornley: Storm brewing as Samoa bid to take anger out on Ireland

Gluey slugfest with bristling Pacific Islanders is the last thing Joe Schmidt’s side need

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 15:15

Rugby World Cup: Plans in place to move Ireland Samoa match if typhoon hits

Part of contingency plan could be to move fixture to Sunday at the same stadium

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 08:59

All to play for in Ireland’s Pool A, beware of a Samoan backlash

The Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the Rugby World Cup with The Irish Times sports team

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 07:36

Rugby World Cup: Ireland’s Samoa clash in Fukuoka could be hit by typhoon

World Rugby monitoring typhoon with any cancelled matches called a scoreless draw

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 06:42

Samoa have nothing to lose, and have Ireland in their sights

Schmidt must be wary of Samoan desire to land a significant blow at the World Cup

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 06:30

World Cup fever seeping into Japan’s consciousness

Joseph’s side have serious momentum for the defining Yokohama clash with Scots

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 05:00

Samoa coach ‘bewildered’ by refereeing decisions

Steve Jackson: ‘At the moment we don’t know where we stand’

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 15:57

Japan in Pool A driving seat after bonus point win over Samoa

Pressure returned to Ireland and Scotland after hosts do their bit in Toyota City

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 13:37

Japan hoping to maintain momentum with win over Samoa

The Japanese public has taken to devouring rugby stories as it gets to know its heroes

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 18:30

Rugby World Cup: Ireland fail to find performance they were looking for

Bonus point safely secured but sloppy second half merely adds to growing misgivings

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: Scotland bounce back with a bonus-point victory

Relieved Townsend now looking ahead to key clashes against Russia and Japan

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: Yokohama pain forgotten as Scots earn bonus point win

Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg on there on the grass having fun and shape shifting

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 16:10

Motivated Samoa keen to punish Scotland for wading into tackle row

Scotland must win to remain in with chance of reaching World Cup quarter-finals

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 16:59

Reece Hodge receives three-match ban for dangerous tackle

He’ll miss Australia’s remaining pool games against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 12:52

Samoa emerge from physical Russia battle with a bonus point

Pacific Islanders evade first-half red cards to blow Bears away after break in Kumagaya

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 13:54

Rugby World Cup 2019: the full list of 31-man squads for Japan

A look at all 20 of the finalised squads bidding to lift the Webb Ellis Cup in November

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 12:32

Pool A: Samoa compromised by low funding and a player drain

Pacific Islanders will present a physical threat but lack quality of previous sides

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 05:00

Japan continue impressive World Cup build-up

Japan brush Tonga aside while AJ MacGinty leads USA to win over Samoa

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 16:00