# RWC2019

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# STANDOUT

'Irrepressible' Larmour shines for Ireland with man-of-the-match display

The 22-year-old shone at fullback in a big win over Samoa.

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Oct 12th 2019, 4:22 PM

# Hearing

Samoa say they'll do everything they can to ensure Aki doesn't get banned

The Connacht man was sent off against Samoa and now faces a suspension.

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Oct 12th 2019, 3:02 PM

# RWC2019

Schmidt: It's pretty devastating for Bundee but hard to argue with red

The Ireland centre paid the ultimate price for his high hit on Samoan out-half Ulupano Seuteni.

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Oct 12th 2019, 2:32 PM

# player ratings

Out of 10: How we rated Ireland in their seven-try win over Samoa

Jordan Larmour and CJ Stander were among those who stood out in green.

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Oct 12th 2019, 1:48 PM

# Dominant

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

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

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Oct 12th 2019, 1:45 PM

# Marching orders

Watch: Bundee Aki sent-off for high tackle against Samoa

Aki became the first Ireland player to be shown a red card at a Rugby World Cup.

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Oct 12th 2019, 12:39 PM

# Perfect start

Watch: Three early tries hand Ireland perfect start against Samoa

Converted tries from Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Johnny Sexton put Ireland into a 21-0 lead against Samoa.

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Oct 12th 2019, 12:22 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Samoa, Rugby World Cup

Typhoon in Japan, but Ireland’s final pool match is going ahead in Fukuoka and we’ll bring you minute-by-minute updates as Schmidt’s men chase a bonus point.

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Oct 12th 2019, 10:49 AM

# Preview

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

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

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Oct 12th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Attack

Watching Tuisova, Radradra and Kolbe the RWC highlights for elusive Larmour

The 22-year-old starts at fullback for Ireland against Samoa today.

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Oct 12th 2019, 1:00 AM

# Dilemma

'Those contracts in France... their condition was I had to turn down the World Cup'

Samoa captain Jack Lam is one of five free agents in their 31-man squad in Japan.

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Oct 11th 2019, 9:38 PM

# statement

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

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

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Oct 11th 2019, 2:45 PM

# tough break

'I feel sorry for the players like Parisse and Ghiraldini' - Irish sympathy for Italy

Keith Earls and CJ Stander also underlined that they’re focused on their own jobs against Samoa.

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Oct 11th 2019, 2:30 PM

# Hagibis

Cancelled games give England and All Blacks 'an advantage' - Schmidt

The leading World Cup contenders will all have lengthy build-ups to their quarter-finals.

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Oct 11th 2019, 12:00 PM

# Scot's clan

Scotland skipper left out as Townsend names his side to face Japan

The sides are scheduled to meet in a crucial Rugby World Cup showdown in Yokohoma on Sunday.

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Oct 11th 2019, 10:24 AM

# brave blossoms

Scottish legal talk 'undermines' Japan's World Cup run, fumes Joseph

The fall-out from the cancellation of games at the tournament continues.

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Oct 11th 2019, 10:00 AM

# Eye of the storm

Jones has little sympathy for typhoon-threatened Scots

“We had an idea it could happen and therefore you have to accumulate points in your games to put yourself in the right position,” the England boss says.

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Oct 11th 2019, 8:27 AM

# surface

Ireland get World Rugby assurances that pitch in Fukuoka is safe to play on

Joe Schmidt was visibly disappointed with the surface at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium.

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Oct 11th 2019, 7:17 AM

# Hospitality

Samoans looking for Irish 'scalp' after frustrations with high-tackle bans

Steve Jackson’s side are missing two players due to suspensions for high shots against Russia.

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Oct 11th 2019, 1:05 AM

# Bundee

'He met a couple of the Samoan boys yesterday for a bit of grub'

Bundee Aki is coming into his own on and off the field of play.

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Oct 10th 2019, 7:49 PM

# Opinion

Cancelled fixtures the latest farce in rugby's ongoing battle with its own calendar

Scheduling the tournament outside of typhoon season would have required more flexibility than rugby decision-makers have shown a stomach for.

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Oct 10th 2019, 7:44 PM

# CONTINGENCY

Anger and frustration entirely fair as World Rugby's greatest fear realised

Supporters, players, and coaches are entitled to be deeply disappointed with the cancellations.

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Oct 10th 2019, 6:30 PM

# Cancelled

Natural disasters and dodgy plumbing - when sport has had to pull the plug

World Rugby are not the first organisation tasked with cancelling fixtures.

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Oct 10th 2019, 5:56 PM

# Feet up

Jones thanks the 'Typhoon Gods' as England head for training camp

England head coach Eddie Jones has admitted he is excited by the prospect of his team having extra rest after their game against France was called off.

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Oct 10th 2019, 1:26 PM

# In Doubt

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

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

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Oct 10th 2019, 12:19 PM

# Angry

'It's ridiculous that there was no Plan B' - Italy's Parisse slams World Rugby

The Italians’ World Cup clash with the All Blacks has been cancelled.

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Oct 10th 2019, 11:29 AM

# Discipline

Even in the malaise, Ireland's discipline holds up with the top teams

Despite stuttering through the pool stages so far, Ireland’s discipline record is not out of kilter with the teams aiming for World Cup glory in Japan.

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Oct 10th 2019, 11:05 AM

# Not happy

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

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

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Oct 10th 2019, 11:00 AM

# Selection

Ruddock unlucky to miss out as 'really solid ' Beirne gets shot at blindside

Joe Schmidt is excited to have Robbie Henshaw back in his starting team.

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Oct 10th 2019, 10:25 AM

# STORM BREWING

Schmidt admits typhoon talk a distraction as Ireland look to seal quarter-final

The other Pool A game between Japan and Scotland is not certain to go ahead.

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Oct 10th 2019, 9:09 AM

# Team news

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

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

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Oct 10th 2019, 8:00 AM

# pumped up

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

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

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Oct 10th 2019, 7:16 AM

# Chaos

England v France and New Zealand v Italy games called off at the World Cup

Meanwhile, it’s still uncertain if Japan’s clash with Scotland in Pool A will go ahead.

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Oct 10th 2019, 4:09 AM

# prop life

Fines, Fukuoka and fried chicken cartilage - Furlong enjoying delights of Japan

The tighthead prop is set to return for Ireland against Samoa on Saturday.

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Oct 10th 2019, 1:00 AM

# cotton wool

Where's Johnny? Sexton's minutes trail behind other out-halves

Johnny Sexton remains as important as ever to Ireland, but other out-halves have been far more visible in Japan.

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Oct 9th 2019, 8:30 PM

# Jouez

Analysis: How the threat of red cards could be favouring teams who offload

Eoin Toolan examines the All Blacks’ support play to explain their effectiveness in offloading.

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Oct 9th 2019, 5:30 PM

# HIA

Biggar out for Uruguay game and will require further assessment after another head injury

The out-half previously suffered a blow to the head against Australia.

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Oct 9th 2019, 5:19 PM

# Typhoon Hagibis

World Rugby call media briefing amidst fears of cancelled World Cup games

The super typhoon is currently forecast to hit Yokohama and the Tokyo area on Saturday.

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Oct 9th 2019, 3:34 PM

# Red Alert

Wales secure quarter-final berth after bruising battle against Fiji

A sickening blow to Dan Biggar’s head will pose an injury concern for Warren Gatland’s side.

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Oct 9th 2019, 1:05 PM

# Pool A

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

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

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Oct 9th 2019, 12:19 PM