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Beirne hitting World Cup form after frustrating early yellow card
The Munster man has featured in all three of Ireland’s games so far.
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The Munster man has featured in all three of Ireland’s games so far.
This World Cup has seen a major focus on dangerous high tackles.
The Samoans are keen to follow in Japan’s footsteps with a shock win.
World Rugby is intent on the fixture taking place this weekend.
The Scotland boss believes the World Cup hosts were fortunate to get the opportunity to score a last-gasp try.
The Ulster back row won’t be heading home after picking up a rib injury.
Forecasts are suggesting that Hagibis could hit Japan this weekend.
The 26-year-old hasn’t featured at the World Cup yet.
The Ireland skipper says it’s important not to let negativity seep into the squad in Japan.
The 34-year-old impressed before being replaced at half-time in the 35-0 win over Russia.
The Ulster back row was forced off with a rib injury after just 26 minutes against Russia.
The Ireland captain wants to see his side focusing on the basics that have brought them success before.
The Munster playmaker has aggravated an ankle injury.
Defence coach Andy Farrell believes Ireland can bounce back from their shock defeat to Japan.
The New Zealand head coach has adjusted his side significantly for Wednesday’s game against Canada.
The Ireland head coach has always had his critics.
The Wallabies head coach was left frustrated by Romain Poite’s performance in his side’s defeat to Wales.
The Ulster back row will arrive in Japan today.
Japan lit up the World Cup with sensational display in Shizuoka.
The Brave Blossoms took some motivation from the Irish focus on a possible quarter-final.
Brian O’Driscoll and Paul O’Connell were left speechless in the ITV studio.
The Leinster number eight is struggling with a foot injury.
Joe Schmidt has picked a strong 23 to deal with the tricky challenge of the host in Shizuoka.
The Australian will oversee Ireland’s clash with Japan on Saturday.
The 27-year-old Connacht man has improved many aspects of his game in the past two seasons.
The Azzurri are two wins from two at the World Cup after cruising past Canada.
The 27-year-old has been handed a huge starting opportunity at the World Cup.
Head coach Jamie Joseph was surprised not to see Johnny Sexton’s name in Ireland’s squad.
Japan have suggested that Ireland’s scrum is illegal on the loosehead side.
The scrum-half kicked 14 times against Scotland in Sunday’s World Cup clash.
Irishman Dean Lester was part of Uruguay’s S&C team in their preparation for the World Cup.
Samoa went down to 13 men during the first half, but Russia failed to capitalise before Steve Jackson’s side cruised to a bonus-point win.