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Monday 25 September 2023 Dublin: 18°C

# RWC19

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World Cup star Matsushima set for 'once-in-a-lifetime experience' against Lions
The Clermont flyer is hoping Japan can pick up where they left off in 2019.
WIN: We're giving away a signed Ireland rugby jersey
Check out our competition ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final showdown with the All Blacks.
Error-strewn Wallabies earn bonus-point victory over Georgia in tough conditions
Australia will now turn their attention to the quarter-finals after today’s 27-8 win in Shizuoka.
'I know the Irish so well. I'll be nervous if we play them' - Erasmus
Having watched his Springboks side make light work of Canada in Kobe, the South Africa coach was quizzed on his preferred quarter-final opponents.
All Blacks flanker to become first player to wear goggles at Rugby World Cup
Ardie Savea will use protective eyewear against Canada tomorrow.
Wallabies wing Hodge handed three-match ban for dangerous tackle
The 25-year-old will miss Australia’s remaining Pool D games after today’s World Rugby ruling.
Ireland settle into 'isolated' life out of spotlight before clash with Japan
Joe Schmidt’s squad travelled by bullet train to Shizuoka yesterday.
'The best atmosphere in my 30 years going to Lansdowne Road' - When Ireland beat the All Blacks on home soil
A highly-anticipated meeting between the nations ranked first and second in the world, Ireland produced a near-perfect performance to overcome New Zealand.
Sensational opening weekend leaves World Cup free-wheeling towards knockout stage
There are only a handful of meaningful pool matches left, unless you believe that shocks are possible.
'Going to London on St Patrick's Day and winning the Grand Slam will probably never be repeated'
Rugby pundits remember an unforgettable moment in Irish sporting history.
Scotland sweat on Toolis after World Cup warm-up win against Georgia
The lock suffered a worrying head injury near the end of Scotland’s 36-9 win on Friday.
O'Driscoll: 'If I was Toner I'd be feeling very sorry for myself and wondering whether it was justified'
‘You don’t want to alienate yourself by putting your foot in your mouth and saying something you can’t take back.’
Huw Jones and Rory Hutchinson miss out as Scotland name squad for Japan
Forwards Josh Strauss, Matt Fagerson and Magnus Bradbury have also been omitted.
Wales v Ireland, Rugby World Cup warm-up
Join us for minute-by-minute coverage from the Principality Stadium.
'It had never been done before' - When Ireland beat the Springboks on South African soil
In June 2016, they earned a first-ever Test win at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
'This is the great thing about where Ireland are: It's actually harder to find things that can go wrong'
Gordon D’Arcy was worried about Ireland even before their trimming at Twickenham, but he still sees a way out of their current rut.
'I read it when I came over here and had a bit of a laugh' - O'Shea dismisses link to Munster CEO role
The Italy head coach believes Ireland are World Cup contenders despite their poor Six Nations.
Alun Wyn Jones: Fatherhood helped me become a better captain
The Welsh Grand Slam-winning captain admits having children gave him some perspective on his playing career.
'The demand from Japanese fans for Irish tickets is astronomical as well'
A very different adventure awaits rugby supporters at the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Spain and Romania still not giving up on getting into Ireland's RWC pool
The fall-out from the Rugby Europe Championship shambles continues.
Huge 12 months ahead for Schmidt's Ireland with RWC pool draw set for 2017
World Rugby confirmed the draw will take place in Japan next year.