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#Pool A

# pool-a - Sunday 13 October, 2019

From The42 Brave Blossoms' attacking style thrills the World Cup on home soil Joy To Watch

Brave Blossoms' attacking style thrills the World Cup on home soil

Sun 3:38 PM 12,798 Views 24 Comments

Jamie Joseph’s men have been the story of this tournament and delivered on a special night in Yokohama.

From The42 Brilliant Blossoms scorch into RWC clash with South Africa RWC2019 This post contains videos

Brilliant Blossoms scorch into RWC clash with South Africa

Sun 2:11 PM 23,075 Views 37 Comments

The host nation secured a bonus point early in the second half and withstood a Scottish comeback effort.

# pool-a - Saturday 12 October, 2019

From The42 Aki red the only blot as Ireland secure World Cup quarter-final with big win over Samoa Dominant

Aki red the only blot as Ireland secure World Cup quarter-final with big win over Samoa

Sat 1:45 PM 46,354 Views 65 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s men were back somewhere close to their best in a seven-try victory in Fukuoka.

From The42 Ireland out to clinch World Cup quarter-final with bonus-point win over Samoans Preview

Ireland out to clinch World Cup quarter-final with bonus-point win over Samoans

Sat 7:00 AM 24,252 Views 16 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s side can save themselves a nervous Sunday by winning with four tries in Fukuoka today.

# pool-a - Friday 11 October, 2019

From The42 World Rugby hits back at 'disappointing' comments from Scottish Rugby Union Statement

World Rugby hits back at 'disappointing' comments from Scottish Rugby Union

Fri 2:45 PM 67,798 Views 141 Comments

Sunday’s game between the Scots and Japan will either go ahead as scheduled or be cancelled.

# pool-a - Thursday 10 October, 2019

From The42 'I hope everyone involved in the tournament wants the game to be played' In Doubt

'I hope everyone involved in the tournament wants the game to be played'

Thu 12:19 PM 10,574 Views 25 Comments

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend suggested his side’s clash with Japan could go ahead behind closed doors.

From The42 Scotland set to fight possibility of cancelled Pool A game against Japan Not Happy

Scotland set to fight possibility of cancelled Pool A game against Japan

Thu 11:00 AM 41,725 Views 72 Comments

Gregor Townsend’s side could be knocked out of the World Cup without even getting to play the hosts.

From The42 Larmour and Beirne start as Henshaw makes injury comeback in Ireland XV Team News

Larmour and Beirne start as Henshaw makes injury comeback in Ireland XV

Thu 8:00 AM 42,541 Views 66 Comments

Joe Schmidt has made 12 personnel changes for his side’s Pool A clash with Samoa on Saturday.

From The42 'We've got nothing to lose' - Samoa promise expansive approach against Ireland Pumped Up

'We've got nothing to lose' - Samoa promise expansive approach against Ireland

Thu 7:16 AM 6,163 Views 4 Comments

Key man Tim Nanai Williams has been passed fit to start as the Samoans make two changes.

# pool-a - Wednesday 9 October, 2019

From The42 Scotland's big win underlines importance of bonus-point victory for Ireland Pool A

Scotland's big win underlines importance of bonus-point victory for Ireland

Wed 12:19 PM 17,737 Views 49 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s side still have it in their control to secure a quarter-final.

From The42 Scotland storm to 9-try win over Russia to set up showdown with Japan Pool A

Scotland storm to 9-try win over Russia to set up showdown with Japan

Wed 11:13 AM 34,476 Views 41 Comments

Scrum-half George Horne scored a hat-trick as Russia completed their run in Pool A with another scoreless return.

From The42 As it happened: Scotland v Russia, Rugby World Cup Liveblog

As it happened: Scotland v Russia, Rugby World Cup

Oct 9th 2019, 7:15 AM 48,879 Views 10 Comments

Gregor Townsend’s men are still in with a real shout of making the knockout stages and we went minute-by-minute.

# pool-a - Tuesday 8 October, 2019

From The42 Samoa hope to get in Aki's face as they go 'all guns blazing' against Ireland Pride

Samoa hope to get in Aki's face as they go 'all guns blazing' against Ireland

Oct 8th 2019, 2:45 AM 13,912 Views 19 Comments

The Samoans are keen to follow in Japan’s footsteps with a shock win.

# pool-a - Monday 7 October, 2019

From The42 Ireland to go 'fully in' with XV selection as Samoa clash sure to go ahead Typhoon

Ireland to go 'fully in' with XV selection as Samoa clash sure to go ahead

Oct 7th 2019, 5:00 PM 56,254 Views 50 Comments

World Rugby is intent on the fixture taking place this weekend.

# pool-a - Saturday 5 October, 2019

From The42 Brilliant Japan take big step towards quarters with bonus-point win over Samoa Pool A

Brilliant Japan take big step towards quarters with bonus-point win over Samoa

Oct 5th 2019, 1:34 PM 22,510 Views 54 Comments

Kotaro Matsushima’s last-gasp try secured the bonus point and sent the City of Toyota Stadium wild.

# pool-a - Thursday 3 October, 2019

From The42 Schmidt upbeat on Ireland's performance, downbeat on Carbery Pool A

Schmidt upbeat on Ireland's performance, downbeat on Carbery

Oct 3rd 2019, 2:27 PM 16,710 Views 23 Comments

The Ireland camp are pushing the positives of the win over 20th-ranked Russia.

From The42 'It doesn't matter if it's Russia or New Zealand - it's about getting back on the horse' Preview

'It doesn't matter if it's Russia or New Zealand - it's about getting back on the horse'

Oct 3rd 2019, 3:38 AM 6,235 Views 6 Comments

Ireland must bounce back from their shock defeat to Japan against Russia in Kobe today.

# pool-a - Monday 30 September, 2019

From The42 Scotland keep pressure on Ireland with bonus-point win over Samoa Job Done

Scotland keep pressure on Ireland with bonus-point win over Samoa

Sep 30th 2019, 1:25 PM 35,745 Views 31 Comments

Gregor Townsend’s men were made to sweat but eventually secured their crucial fourth try.

From The42 As it happened: Scotland v Samoa, Rugby World Cup Minute-by-Minute

As it happened: Scotland v Samoa, Rugby World Cup

Sep 30th 2019, 10:17 AM 61,474 Views 17 Comments

Gregor Townsend’s side picked up a vital bonus-point win in Misaki Stadium.

# pool-a - Saturday 28 September, 2019

From The42 'We had been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than the Irish had' Brave Blossoms

'We had been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than the Irish had'

Sep 28th 2019, 8:00 PM 8,606 Views 6 Comments

Japan lit up the World Cup with sensational display in Shizuoka.

From The42 'It's all about reaction now,' says James Ryan as Ireland pick up the pieces Bouncing Back

'It's all about reaction now,' says James Ryan as Ireland pick up the pieces

Sep 28th 2019, 3:25 PM 7,466 Views 19 Comments

The Leinster lock was understandably downcast after Ireland were shocked by the hosts.

From The42 'We got a 12-3 lead and we stopped playing to a degree': Schmidt laments penalty calls after shock in Shizuoka Picked Apart

'We got a 12-3 lead and we stopped playing to a degree': Schmidt laments penalty calls after shock in Shizuoka

Sep 28th 2019, 11:25 AM 13,854 Views 84 Comments

Ireland conceded nine penalties, and Schmidt complained about four ‘tough’ offside calls.

# pool-a - Tuesday 24 September, 2019

From The42 'We're confident we can beat them' - Japan have a plan for Ireland Belief

'We're confident we can beat them' - Japan have a plan for Ireland

Sep 24th 2019, 7:43 AM 10,827 Views 16 Comments

The Japanese squad have done their homework on Joe Schmidt’s squad.

# pool-a - Monday 23 September, 2019

From The42 Sexton took 'bang on his thigh' but Ireland say replacement was tactical Injury Update

Sexton took 'bang on his thigh' but Ireland say replacement was tactical

Updated Sep 23rd 2019, 8:23 AM 33,968 Views 48 Comments

Peter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki have passed HIA2 and could be available against Japan.

# pool-a - Saturday 14 September, 2019

From The42 Hosts and Scots bring the chaos to try and disrupt Ireland's progress Pool A

Hosts and Scots bring the chaos to try and disrupt Ireland's progress

Sep 14th 2019, 3:00 PM 11,264 Views 1 Comment

The first in our pool-by-pool previews is full of familiar faces.

# pool-a - Thursday 12 September, 2019

From The42 Confidence, cool heads and delegation key as Best leads Ireland in Japan Leadership

Confidence, cool heads and delegation key as Best leads Ireland in Japan

Sep 12th 2019, 6:51 AM 9,693 Views 8 Comments

The Ireland skipper will be sure to rely on his vice-captains to push the team to their limit.

# pool-a - Wednesday 14 August, 2019

From The42 Taylor back in the centre as Scotland begin World Cup prep with France clash Pool A

Taylor back in the centre as Scotland begin World Cup prep with France clash

Aug 14th 2019, 12:46 PM 5,073 Views 4 Comments

Gregor Townsend has unleashed an exciting back-line to face Les Bleus.

# pool-a - Tuesday 23 July, 2019

From The42 Samoa's Joe Tekori in shock retirement just months before World Cup Club Or Country

Samoa's Joe Tekori in shock retirement just months before World Cup

Jul 23rd 2019, 4:30 PM 9,555 Views 17 Comments

The Toulouse lock won’t be involved in the Pool A clash against Ireland.

# pool-a - Friday 19 July, 2019

From The42 Wayne Barnes installed as referee for Ireland's pivotal RWC clash with Scotland Official Business

Wayne Barnes installed as referee for Ireland's pivotal RWC clash with Scotland

Jul 19th 2019, 3:28 PM 7,365 Views 17 Comments

The veteran English official hasn’t always been a good omen for Ireland.

# pool-a - Wednesday 12 June, 2019

From The42 Japan captain Leitch 'quietly confident' as he faces World Cup pool with Ireland Pool A

Japan captain Leitch 'quietly confident' as he faces World Cup pool with Ireland

Jun 12th 2019, 9:05 AM 5,775 Views 8 Comments

‘Once we get out of (the pool) we’ve either got New Zealand or South Africa, and we’re not going to lay down for them either.’

# pool-a - Wednesday 2 May, 2018

From The42 Rugby Europe row rankles with Samoa as they face wait for World Cup qualifier JAPAN 2019

Rugby Europe row rankles with Samoa as they face wait for World Cup qualifier

May 2nd 2018, 8:02 PM 12,501 Views 15 Comments

The Pacific nation is likely to join Ireland in RWC Pool A, but delaying their play-off with a European team could complicate matters for their best players.

# pool-a - Tuesday 6 October, 2015

From The42 Wait, what if...? How Ireland's and other World Cup pools will be decided Explainer

Wait, what if...? How Ireland's and other World Cup pools will be decided

Oct 6th 2015, 5:23 PM 10,622 Views 10 Comments

A win over France would make this a whole lot less complicated.

# pool-a - Saturday 3 October, 2015

From The42 As it happened: England v Australia, Rugby World Cup Liveblog

As it happened: England v Australia, Rugby World Cup

Oct 3rd 2015, 8:02 PM 38,962 Views 74 Comments

It was do or die for England in the pool of death, and one of their greatest rivals were in town to stick the knife in.

# pool-a - Sunday 27 September, 2015

From The42 The Wallabies made light work of Uruguay and move top of the Pool of Death Midlands Mismatch

The Wallabies made light work of Uruguay and move top of the Pool of Death

Sep 27th 2015, 1:55 PM 6,776 Views 7 Comments

Michael Cheika’s men turned on the style and scored 11 tries against the South Americans.

# pool-a - Saturday 26 September, 2015

From The42 As it happened: England v Wales, Rugby World Cup Liveblog

As it happened: England v Wales, Rugby World Cup

Sep 26th 2015, 8:08 PM 33,408 Views 78 Comments

We went minute-by-minute for the biggest game of the Rugby World Cup so far… and it didn’t disappoint.

# pool-a - Friday 18 September, 2015

From The42 Gatland unleashes twin threat of Warburton and Tipuric on Uruguay Groundhog Day

Gatland unleashes twin threat of Warburton and Tipuric on Uruguay

Sep 18th 2015, 12:34 PM 4,481 Views 8 Comments

Liam Williams and Samson Lee have made a timely return from injury.

# pool-a - Monday 14 September, 2015

From The42 Big Sam Burgess gets a big chunk of bench for England's World Cup opener Curtain Raiser

Big Sam Burgess gets a big chunk of bench for England's World Cup opener

Sep 14th 2015, 5:06 PM 9,214 Views 17 Comments

Brad Barritt will continue as Stuart Lancaster’s inside centre after his recovery from ankle and calf injuries.

From The42 England to emerge at peak of Pool A, while Wales may miss out Predictions

England to emerge at peak of Pool A, while Wales may miss out

Sep 14th 2015, 7:30 AM 8,475 Views 25 Comments

We take a look at the ‘pool of death,’ which features four sides inside the top 10 in the world.

# pool-a - Wednesday 9 September, 2015

From The42 Wallabies will completely split their squad to prepare for 2 games in 4 days Pool Of Death

Wallabies will completely split their squad to prepare for 2 games in 4 days

Sep 9th 2015, 4:47 PM 7,280 Views 7 Comments

Bernard Foley and Quade Cooper will likely get 80 minutes each before Australia face England.

# pool-a - Wednesday 17 June, 2015

From The42 Warren Gatland makes an intelligent addition to Wales' World Cup squad

Warren Gatland makes an intelligent addition to Wales' World Cup squad

Jun 17th 2015, 11:48 AM 8,617 Views 1 Comment

Toulon’s Paul Stridgeon has hooked up with the Welshmen as head of physical performance.

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