Ireland

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

'Ireland will treat Romania with the utmost respect' - Tadhg Furlong

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong stated that they will be treating Romania with 'utmost respect' when the two teams meet each other in the World Cup opener on Saturday.
8 September 2023

Andy Farrell wants Ireland players to seize on opportunities

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has urged his players to seize on the opportunities in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign.
8 September 2023

Peter Stringer: Ireland have every chance at the World Cup

The Betway ambassador looks ahead to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, with Ireland among the favourites to win the tournament.
7 September 2023

Johnny Sexton to start for Ireland against Romania

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton will make his first appearance since March after being named in the starting line up for the Rugby World Cup opener against Romania to be played in Bordeaux.
7 September 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guide to Pool A and B

France vs New Zealand feels like a monumental way to kick off the World Cup + watch out for Italy while Pool B might well throw up one or two surprises.
6 September 2023

'World Cup will be a wide open competition' - Ireland coach Andy Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is expecting a stiff challenge at the Rugby World Cup with his side kicking off their campaign against Romania in Bordeaux on Saturday.
2 September 2023

Ireland in good shape heading into World Cup - Conor Murray

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is upbeat about his team's chances in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign.
29 August 2023

Injured Healy misses out on selection as Ireland confirm World Cup squad

Ireland have left out veteran prop Cian Healy from the 33-man Rugby World Cup squad announced on Sunday.
27 August 2023

Match Centre: Ireland 17-13 Samoa

Conor Murray and Rob Herring scored second half tries as Ireland came from behind to edge out Samoa 17-13 in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture in Bayonne.
27 August 2023

Ireland to name World Cup squad on Sunday

Ireland have changed the date for the announcement of Rugby World Cup squad which will now be unveiled on Sunday.
25 August 2023