Ireland

A Rugby World Cup Team of the Pool Stages

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.
10 October 2023

'Current Ireland squad very different from that played under Joe Schmidt' - Keith Earls

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.
10 October 2023

Ireland waltz into World Cup quarter-finals after swatting aside Scotland

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.
7 October 2023

Ireland prepared for 'knockout rugby' against Scotland - Tadhg Beirne

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.
7 October 2023

Ireland make two changes for Scotland game

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made two changes to the side for the crucial Pool B encounter against Scotland to be played on Saturday.
5 October 2023

'Big games could bring the best out of Ireland' - Tadhg Furlong

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.
5 October 2023

Ireland's Robbie Henshaw doubtful for game against Scotland

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is doubtful for the upcoming Rugby World Cup encounter against Scotland following an injury.
4 October 2023

Ireland attack coach Mike Catt rubbishes Jacques Nienaber's match-fixing comment

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.
4 October 2023

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton comes in support of Manie Libbok

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.
26 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool B - South Africa v Ireland

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.
24 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool B: South Africa 8-13 Ireland

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.
24 September 2023

Springbok legends Victor Matfield and Jean de Villiers preview SA v Ireland

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.
22 September 2023

RG Snyman: 'We are the world champions but Ireland have used the four years to get to number one'

TRU were able to hear from South Africa forward Snyman ahead of the Springboks' colossal Pool B meeting with Ireland in Paris.
21 September 2023

Ireland ready to deal with South Africa's onslaught - Caelan Doris

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.
20 September 2023

Eben Etzebeth returns to South Africa line up for game against Ireland

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 13 changes to the starting line up for the vital for their third Pool B game against Ireland.
20 September 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool B: Ireland v Tonga

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.
17 September 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool B: Ireland 59-16 Tonga

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.
17 September 2023

Four changes for Ireland for clash against Tonga

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made four changes to the starting line up for the World Cup game against Tonga to be played on Saturday.
14 September 2023

Ireland squad unfazed by 'quarter-final curse' - Andrew Porter

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.
13 September 2023

"I don't think anyone in the group doubted Johnny for one second" - Sexton creates history as Ireland thrash Romaina

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
9 September 2023