Ireland rugby team
Six Nations round 1 - what we learned
A thumping win for defending Grand Slam champions Wales over Italy, Ireland grinding out a victory over Scotland, and France pulling the punches in defeating...
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Crotty out, Sonny Bill on bench for All Blacks against Ireland
In-form Anton Lienert-Brown and Jack Goodhue got the nod for the defending champions in midfield, with coach Steve Hansen saying it had been a tough proposition to sort out his centre combination.
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Unconvincing Ireland too strong for Russia at Rugby World Cup
But Ireland's display was not akin to their 62-12 thrashing of Russia at the 2011 World Cup or indeed reigning champions New Zealand's 63-0 rout of Canada on Wednesday.
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Ireland star Sexton shakes off injury for World Cup return against Russia
The 34-year-old fly-half missed Ireland's shock 19-12 defeat by hosts Japan in Shizuoka on Saturday, which threw Pool A wide open, with a knock he suffered in the opening 27-3 win over Scotland.
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Hosts Japan stun Ireland 19-12 at Rugby World Cup
In a shock result that rivals their "miracle of Brighton" defeat of South Africa at the 2015 tournament, the Brave Blossoms took the lead through a Kenki Fukuoka try halfway through the second half and hung on desperately with a courageous defensive effort.
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Ireland juggernaut batters Scots in Yokohama drizzle
Ireland won 27-3 against Pool A rivals Scotland to open their World Cup campaign in convincing style in Yokohama on Sunday.
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Asia's first Rugby World Cup to kick off as game seeks broader reach
The tournament promises to be one of the most open in history, with at least five or six teams capable of preventing favourites New Zealand from winning an unprecedented third consecutive title.
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Octopuses predict Japan will beat Ireland but not reach knockouts
Despite predicting a surprise win over world number one Ireland, the two octopuses anticipate Japan will lose their remaining three matches to Russia, Samoa and Scotland.
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Boks rise to fourth place in World Rugby rankings
The Springboks have risen to the fourth position, All Blacks moving to second with Ireland occupying the top spot.
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Brutality is the norm in Test rugby, says Ireland's Earls
Ireland got into the game as favourites on the back of winning 11 of their 12 Tests last year including a historic home win over double world champions New Zealand.
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Johnny Sexton wins Rugby Union Writers’ Club award
Sexton received the prestigious Pat Marshall award at the club’s annual dinner following a remarkable 12 months that also saw him crowned world player of the year.
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Farrell to replace Schmidt as Ireland coach after World Cup
Joe Schmidt has been touted as a successor to Steve Hansen as coach of his native New Zealand when both of their contracts expire after the 2019 tournament.
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Ireland's Johnny Sexton wins rugby's world player of year
The 33-year-old Leinster fly-half is only the second Irish player to win the award after hooker Keith Wood in 2001.
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Crotty only change in strong All Blacks side to face Ireland
Midfield back Ryan Crotty was the only change to the All Blacks side that started against England as New Zealand coach Steve Hansen named his strongest available team for their clash against Ireland on Saturday.
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Australia beat Ireland in Brisbane series opener
David Pocock, who sat out the 2017 season on a sabbatical, was a constant menace at the breakdown as the Irish fell to the first defeat in 13 Tests.
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Coetzee makes 3 changes to starting XV for Ireland clash
Regular props Tendai Mtawarira and Coenie Oosthuizen return to the front row.
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Eben Etzebeth fit for Irish Test
Eben Etzebeth had been an injury doubt after sustaining an ankle injury in a recent training camp in preparation for the end of year tour.
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Ireland will compete till final whistle for 2023 RWC, says bid chief
Ireland can still win the race to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the bid committee’s chairman Dick Spring said.
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All Blacks avenge Ireland defeat with 21-9 Dublin win
Ireland's stunning victory in Chicago two weeks ago ended a record 18-match New Zealand winning run.
