It's official, Ireland are the No.1 team in world rugby
Ireland have moved top of the men’s world rankings following their stunning Test series triumph against New Zealand.
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18 Jul, 8:19
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What went wrong with Ireland's malfunctioning lineout
Ireland's coaching staff have attempted to explain what went wrong with their malfunctioning lineout during last night's tense win…
Ian Cameron
24 Sep, 3:55
ANALYSIS
South Africa player ratings vs Ireland | Rugby World Cup 2023
South Africa gave as good as they got and were it not for some very wayward goal kicking they might have won this. However, if Spr…
Daniel Gallan
23 Sep, 17:23
OPINION
Ireland player ratings vs Springboks | Rugby World Cup 2023
Ireland have scored a titanic win over South Africa in Paris. How did the victors perform?
Tom Vinicombe
23 Sep, 17:07
Ireland hold on for epic win over Springboks at Rugby World Cup
In a thrilling showdown between the top two rugby nations in the world, Ireland made a statement with a hard-fought 13-8 win over …
Finn Morton
23 Sep, 16:49
The Jake White verdict on 'power vs skill' Springboks-Ireland clash
Jake White has shared his thoughts on Saturday night’s Rugby World Cup blockbuster in Paris between the Springboks and Ireland.
Liam Heagney
23 Sep, 7:16
Suggestions made Ireland should now lose to South Africa to face Dupont-less France
Such is the enormity of Dupont's presence that suggestions have been made now that France is the preferred quarter-final opponent …
Kim Ekin
22 Sep, 15:43
Five talking points for Ireland ahead of the Springboks
Andy Farrell’s men top Pool B following bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga, while the Springboks have also begun with back-…
PA
22 Sep, 12:31
Springboks coach on why they want Ireland game to be hard
South Africa are relishing the prospect of a tough Rugby World Cup battle with Ireland and will go full throttle in Paris, accordi…
PA
22 Sep, 10:59
ANALYSIS
Ireland have replaced All Blacks as the world's smartest attacking team
While there has always been respect, and grudging admiration for physicality and set-piece excellence, what really wakes New Zeala…
Nick Bishop
22 Sep, 8:43
Gregor Townsend admits Scotland already playing knockout rugby
The Scots have little room for manoeuvre as they seek to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
PA
22 Sep, 6:26
EXCLUSIVE
'Sione changed my life by playing rugby' - Tuipulotu's father on emotional Scotland journey
Sione Tuipulotu's Tongan father on how rugby changed his ways as a father and husband.
Jamie Lyall
22 Sep, 3:27
Bulked-up Bundee Aki adds weight to Ireland’s World Cup bid
In-form centre Bundee Aki believes his bulked-up frame has helped him make a storming start to the Rugby World Cup as he prepares …
PA
21 Sep, 13:14
Rugby World Cup Fantasy Rugby - Let them cook
After a chaotic opening fantasy week, round two certainly settled the nerves. Bulldozing performances from South Africa, New Zeala…
Cameron Stephens
21 Sep, 10:53
Sheehan on bench as Ireland name team for Springboks
Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown against South Africa at th…
Grant Constable
21 Sep, 8:58
OPINION
Two Springbok packs can't match the tempo of Ireland's one
The context doesn't matter and all of a sudden the 7-1 split is now the greatest thing in rugby and Ireland should be quivering at…
Ben Smith
21 Sep, 8:55
