# RWC19

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# brave blossoms

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.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# Volkswagen

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.

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Oct 15th 2019, 4:32 PM

# Job Done

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.

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Oct 11th 2019, 1:39 PM

# Rassie

'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.

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Oct 8th 2019, 5:23 PM

# blurred vision

All Blacks flanker to become first player to wear goggles at Rugby World Cup

Ardie Savea will use protective eyewear against Canada tomorrow.

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Oct 1st 2019, 11:05 AM

# Act of foul play

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.

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Sep 25th 2019, 1:02 PM

# peace and quiet

Ireland settle into 'isolated' life out of spotlight before clash with Japan

Joe Schmidt’s squad travelled by bullet train to Shizuoka yesterday.

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Sep 24th 2019, 12:00 PM

# Onward

'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.

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Sep 24th 2019, 11:57 AM

# peaked early

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.

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Sep 23rd 2019, 9:45 PM

# Onward

'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.

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Sep 23rd 2019, 3:52 PM

# scathed

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.

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Sep 6th 2019, 10:42 PM

# Sympathy

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.’

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Sep 4th 2019, 8:00 AM

# CONFIRMED

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.

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Sep 3rd 2019, 3:18 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Wales v Ireland, Rugby World Cup warm-up

Join us for minute-by-minute coverage from the Principality Stadium.

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Aug 31st 2019, 1:30 PM

# Onward

'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.

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Aug 30th 2019, 9:43 AM

# time for heroes

'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.

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Aug 29th 2019, 5:05 PM

# No Grazie

'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.

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Aug 9th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Leader

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.

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Aug 7th 2019, 2:49 PM

# RWC19

'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.

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Jan 2nd 2019, 8:00 AM

# Not over yet

Spain and Romania still not giving up on getting into Ireland's RWC pool

The fall-out from the Rugby Europe Championship shambles continues.

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May 29th 2018, 1:49 PM

# Rankings

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.

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May 11th 2016, 3:22 PM