The world’s number one ranked team got off to a flying start in the first round of Rugby World Cup fixtures – so now make sure you’ve got the details…
Ireland
Ireland crush Romania with record score
The green army marched on Stade de Bordeaux and saw Ireland crush Romania with a 12-try record rout. Their Rugby World Cup campaign is up and running. Victory was always…
Watch Romania stun Ireland with try after two minutes
Romania failed to win any of their World Cup warm-ups and suffered record defeats by Georgia and Italy. So it’s fair to say no one was expecting Ireland, European champions…
Watch Ireland v Romania live stream: how to watch the Rugby World Cup match
Stade de Bordeaux hosts a Pool B meeting between the world's number one-ranked side and World Cup minnows Romania
Who is Joe Schmidt: Ten things you should know about All Blacks’ assistant
All Blacks’ assistant coach Joe Schmidt has enjoyed a storied career as a coach. He’s taken Leinster to the top of the European rugby tree, and guided Ireland to previously…
Rugby World Cup power rankings after warm-up games
With the long-awaited Rugby World Cup finally upon us, the question is who’s hot and who’s not in unofficial power rankings now the warm-up matches are done and dusted? While…
How to watch Ireland v Samoa: live stream the World Cup warm-up match
Rugby fans across the world will be tuning in to watch an Ireland v Samoa live stream. It’s the last chance to see one of the tournament favourites in action…
How to watch Ireland v England: live stream the World Cup warm-up match
If you’re looking to watch one of the biggest World Cup warm-up matches today (19 August) then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got everything you need to find…
What lies beneath: An insight into the competitor’s mindset
People are fascinated by the Michael Jordans of the world, who can give an insight into what their mindset was like in historic sporting moments. But they are talking years…
IRFU apologises for “poorly worded” concussion statement
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has apologised for publishing “a poorly worded” concussion statement in the match programme for Ireland’s recent Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Italy. The…