Ireland

Ireland overcame a red-card to Bundee Aki as they went on to defeat Samoa 47-5 in their final game of the Pool A in Fukuoka on Saturday as they went on to reach the quarter-finals in the ongoing Rugby World Cup.

Robbie Henshaw will feature for Ireland for the first time in the ongoing World Cup after he was named in the starting line-up in their must-win game against Samoa to be played in Fukuoka on Saturday.

Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of their final game of the opening round against Samoa in the ongoing Rugby World Cup with fly-half Joey Carbery declared fully fit.

Ireland bounced back from their defeat against Japan as they blanked Russia 35-0 in their World Cup encounter at Kobe Misaki Stadium on Thursday.

Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of their upcoming World Cup clash against Russia with Jonathan Sexton declared fit after recovering from a thigh injury.

Hosts Japan produced an almighty shock as they defeated Ireland 19-12 to blow Pool A wide open.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has made four changes to the line-up for the second round World Cup clash against Japan scheduled to be played in Shizuoka on Saturday.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus compared Ireland to three-time champions New Zealand following their impressive win over Scotland in the opening round of the World Cup.

Harry McNulty chatted to TRU about Love Island, the growth of Ireland 7s and why playing on the World Series circuit often has its perks.

Ireland showed they meant business with a comprehensive victory over Scotland.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made 10 changes to the starting line-up for the opening round of the Rugby World Cup against Ireland to be played in Yokohama this weekend.

Ireland have named Jordan Larmour at fullback for the Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland to be played in Yokohama this weekend.

Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Samoa and Russia will contest Pool A in the Rugby World Cup.

Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Yokohama this weekend after Rob Kearney and Keith Earls declared fit for the key encounter.

Ireland fullback Rob Kearney is set to miss World Cup opening encounter against Scotland following a calf injury according to reports.

Scotland back-row Jamie Ritchie will miss Rugby World Cup opening game against Ireland in Yokohama next weekend following a broken cheekbone.

Ireland are likely to miss the services of Robbie Henshaw for the World Cup tournament opener against Scotland next weekend following a hamstring injury.

Former Olympic gold medal-winning Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan is ready for his next venture as the Technical Director of RugbyX - a new format of the game which will take place at the O2 Arena next month.

Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time in history following their 19-10 win over Wales in their encounter at Aviva Stadium last weekend.

Ireland have received a boost ahead of their World Cup campaign with Munster winger Keith Earls declared fit despite his latest injury setback.