Joe Schmidt
Jamie Ritchie: 'Scotland deserve to celebrate Samoa win'
Scotland returned to winning ways with a 34-0 triumph of Samoa at the World Cup in Japan.
Oct 1, 15:41
Joe Schmidt admits Garry Ringrose selection is a "risk"
Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time against Russia.
Oct 1, 08:39
Ireland's CJ Stander declares himself fit for Russia clash
The Irish side suffered a shock defeat to Japan on the weekend.
Sep 30, 08:48
Day 11 at the Rugby World Cup: Scotland face crunch Samoa test
Scotland lost their opening match against Ireland.
Sep 29, 18:11
Jordi Murphy flies out to Japan to replace injured Jack Conan
Pool A was blown wide open as Ireland went down to hosts Japan.
Sep 29, 07:56
Jamie Joseph: 'Japan were preparing for Ireland match for three years'
Jamie Joseph insists meticulous preparation let Japan outgun Ireland.
Sep 28, 12:56
Gregor Townsend: 'No extra pressure on Scotland for Samoa clash'
The Dark Blues have no room for error against Samoa on Monday.
Sep 28, 10:55
Day eight at the Rugby World Cup: Japan take on Ireland
Can the Brave Blossoms beat the team ranked number one in the world?
Sep 27, 15:57
Greg Feek tips Jack Carty to step up in Johnny Sexton absence
Ireland are confident that Carty can prove his Test class against Japan.
Sep 27, 10:50
Ireland fear Jack Conan foot injury could prove to be "setback"
Back-rower Conan faces a nervous wait on the extent of his foot injury.
Sep 27, 07:42
Joe Schmidt puts pressure on referee ahead of Japan clash
Australian referee Angus Gardner will be the man in charge when the Irish meet the World Cup hosts.
Sep 27, 07:19
Japan coach Jamie Joseph: 'At times Ireland are illegal'
Prop Yusuke Kizu alleged Cian Healy "steps out" and illegally angles in at scrummages.
Sep 26, 09:30
Joe Schmidt brushes off allegations of illegal scrummaging
Yusuke Kizu made the claim ahead of the game against Ireland.
Sep 26, 07:23
Ireland's Peter O'Mahony fit to face Japan after concussion check
Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a quick start with a 27-3 win over Scotland.
Sep 26, 07:20
Grant Gilchrist: 'No-one more annoyed than Scotland at Ireland defeat'
The Scots were beaten 27-3 by Ireland.
Sep 26, 06:45
Chris Farrell looking to show off improvement at World Cup
Farrell is pleased to be showing all sides of his game.
Sep 25, 09:15
Joey Carbery set for Ireland start amid Johnny Sexton fitness concerns
British and Irish Lions fly-half Sexton did not train fully on Tuesday due to a thigh knock.
Sep 24, 18:36
Scotland centre Duncan Taylor: "We're not happy, believe me"
Ireland eased to a 27-3 victory in the World Cup opener.
Sep 24, 18:14
Japan accuse Ireland's Cian Healy of illegal scrummaging tactics
The tighthead prop could find himself directly facing down in-form Healy.
Sep 24, 10:31
Ali Price ruled out of World Cup to pile further injury misery on Scotland
Price and Hamish Watson have been ruled out of the rest of the tournament with injury.
Sep 24, 10:26
Peter O'Mahony, Bundee Aki "on track" to face World Cup hosts Japan
Ireland remain hopeful on the pair for Saturday's game.
Sep 23, 12:52
Cian Healy expects frenetic test against Japan
Bullish prop backs Joe Schmidt's men for more mental mastery.
Sep 23, 06:34
Andrew Conway: 'Ireland refused to panic after England mauling'
Munster wing hails Ireland for sticking to their guns.
Sep 23, 06:14
New Zealand claim hard-fought victory over South Africa
Beauden Barrett inspired the All Blacks to victory from full-back.
Sep 21, 13:34
Greig Laidlaw unfazed by Typhoon Tapah
A powerful weather system building over the East China Sea is one thing, but Joe Schmidt's side also lie in wait for Scotland on Sunday.
Sep 21, 10:32
Jacob Stockdale: 'Ireland's back three can shine against Scotland'
The prolific Ulster try-scorer is hungry for more success at the World Cup.
Sep 21, 06:59
Scotland head coach Townsend: 'We need perfect performance to beat Ireland'
The Scots are outsiders to beat the World number one ranked side.
Sep 20, 13:32
Cian Healy takes tips from sumo wrestlers ahead of World Cup opener
Leinster strongman Healy is ready for a scrum wrestle with the Scots.
Sep 20, 10:14
Schmidt praises Larmour and Conway's 'contagious' enthusiasm
The duo are tipped to breathe new life through the Ireland ranks.
Sep 20, 10:09
Sam Johnson "confident" Scotland can topple Ireland
The Glasgow midfielder has been bowled over by the hospitality in Nagasaki and Tokyo.
Sep 19, 07:12
Finn Russell: 'We are ready to show the real Scotland at World Cup'
Gregor Townsend's team open their campaign against Ireland on Sunday.
Sep 17, 13:07
Rhys Ruddock: 'Bundee Aki looks like an Irishman now'
New Zealand-born Bundee Aki has been criticised for chasing a Test career with Joe Schmidt's squad.
Sep 17, 10:03
Rob Kearney now a fitness doubt for Ireland
The full-back has a calf injury.
Sep 16, 17:09
Joey Carbery in line for "incredible" recovery for Ireland
The Munster fly-half is on track to be fit in time to face Scotland.
Sep 15, 08:30
Joe Schmidt admits Robbie Henshaw "likely" to miss World Cup opener
Will Addison has not been called out to Japan as a replacement.
Sep 15, 08:26
Robbie Henshaw a doubt for Ireland's World Cup opener
Garry Ringrose could benefit from Henshaw's injury for the group stages opener in Chiba.
Sep 14, 17:03
Warren Gatland insists Rhys Patchell will be fit for World Cup
The fly-half suffered concussion during the defeat to Ireland in Dublin.
Sep 7, 18:14
Ireland defeat Wales to go top of world rankings
Injury concerns for Warren Gatland's side ahead of the Japan tournament.
Sep 7, 17:07
Ben Toolis suffers head injury as Scotland swat aside Georgia
Toolis' condition will now require assessing after the 27-year-old was taken for concussion tests.
Sep 6, 21:40
Joe Schmidt dismisses Agustin Pichot's criticism of Devin Toner omission
Ireland boss issues stinging rebuke to World Rugby chief.
Sep 3, 19:04
