TRU contributor James Orpin selects some of his standout performers from the pool stages with the aim of mixing in stars from Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations.
Ireland winger Keith Earls insisted that former coach Joe Schmidt will have less information on the current squad as they face New Zealand in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup.
A ruthless display from Ireland saw them ultimately cruise into the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as they dispatched Scotland 36-14 to set up a last-eight tie with New Zealand.
Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne insisted that his side will be prepared for 'knock out rugby' as they face Scotland in the final round of the group stage in Saint-Denis on Saturday.
Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong insisted that his side will not be weighed down by big matches as they look to face Scotland in the final game of the group stage at Stade de France on Saturday.
Ireland attack coach Mike Catt has slammed the 'match-fixing' comments from Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of their upcoming group game against Scotland.
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton has came in support of South Africa's young fly-half Manie Libbok despite his indifferent performance in the recently concluded encounter between the two teams at Stade de France.
Ireland managed to retain their top position in Pool B as they overcame South Africa with a 8-13 margin in their Rugby World Cup clash in Paris taking their winning streak to 16 games. Watch the highlights from the game.
Ireland have maintained their position at the top of Pool B after edging out defending champions South Africa with a 13-8 margin in their Rugby World Cup encounter in Paris.
Former Springboks captains Jean de Villiers and Victor Matfield join Ireland legend and Betway ambassador Peter Stringer to preview the huge Pool B clash at the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland back-row Caelan Doris insists that his side will be ready for the onslaught from South Africa when the two teams meet each other in the Pool B game on Saturday.
Ireland maintained their winning start in the ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign with a convincing 59-16 win over Tonga in their Pool B clash at Stade de la Beaujoire. Watch the highlights from the game.
Ireland made a statement of intent as they thrashed Tonga 59-16 to maintain their winning streak in the Pool B clash of the Rugby World Cup at Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday.
Ireland prop Andrew Porter insists that the squad is unfazed by their performance in the previous World Cups as they look to make history in the ongoing campaign in France.
A World Cup campaign full of promise for Ireland saw them open their account with a 12-try 82-8 win over Romania, as skipper Johnny Sexton became his side's all-time record points scorer in the history of the