Chris Farrell pictured for Ireland against Italy in August 2019
Chris Farrell looking to show off improvement at World Cup
Farrell is pleased to be showing all sides of his game.
Sep 25, 08:15
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
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, 17:36
 Duncan Taylor pictured in September 2017
Scotland centre Duncan Taylor: "We're not happy, believe me"
Ireland eased to a 27-3 victory in the World Cup opener.
Sep 24, 17:14
 Cian Healy pictured in November 2017
Japan accuse Ireland's Cian Healy of illegal scrummaging tactics
The tighthead prop could find himself directly facing down in-form Healy.
Sep 24, 09:31
 Ali Price pictured in March 2019
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, 09:26
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
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, 11:52
 Cian Healy pictured in November 2017
Cian Healy expects frenetic test against Japan
Bullish prop backs Joe Schmidt's men for more mental mastery.
Sep 23, 05:34
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Andrew Conway: 'Ireland refused to panic after England mauling'
Munster wing hails Ireland for sticking to their guns.
Sep 23, 05:14
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Joe Schmidt admits "frustration" at quick World Cup turnaround
The Ireland boss is annoyed by the short rest periods at the World Cup.
Sep 22, 12:22
 Ireland's Andrew Conway scores their fourth try against Scotland on September 22, 2019
Ireland punish disappointing Scotland in World Cup opener
James Ryan, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Conway scored the tries.
Sep 22, 10:06
 Scott Barrett crosses for New Zealand on September 21, 2019
New Zealand claim hard-fought victory over South Africa
Beauden Barrett inspired the All Blacks to victory from full-back.
Sep 21, 12:34
 Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019
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, 09:32
 Jordan Larmour in action for Ireland on August 24, 2019
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, 05:59
 Scotland boss Gregor Townsend on September 6, 2019
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, 12:32
 Cian Healy pictured in November 2017
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, 09:14
 Jordan Larmour in action for Ireland on August 24, 2019
Schmidt praises Larmour and Conway's 'contagious' enthusiasm
The duo are tipped to breathe new life through the Ireland ranks.
Sep 20, 09:09
 Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019
Sam Johnson "confident" Scotland can topple Ireland
The Glasgow midfielder has been bowled over by the hospitality in Nagasaki and Tokyo.
Sep 19, 06:12
 Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019
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, 12:07
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
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, 09:03
 Ireland full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018
Rob Kearney now a fitness doubt for Ireland
The full-back has a calf injury.
Sep 16, 16:09
 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
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, 07:30
 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019
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, 07:26
 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019
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, 16:03
 Rhys Patchell in action for Wales in November 2018
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, 17:14
 Ireland celebrate defeating Wales on September 7, 2019
Ireland defeat Wales to go top of world rankings
Injury concerns for Warren Gatland's side ahead of the Japan tournament.
Sep 7, 16:07
 Peter Horne in action for Scotland on September 6, 2019
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, 20:40
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Joe Schmidt dismisses Agustin Pichot's criticism of Devin Toner omission
Ireland boss issues stinging rebuke to World Rugby chief.
Sep 3, 18:04
 Ireland's Devin Toner pictured in February 2017
Brian O'Driscoll bemused by Devin Toner World Cup omission
Former Ireland skipper O'Driscoll questions decision to omit Devin Toner from World Cup squad.
Sep 3, 17:57
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Devin Toner a shock omission from Ireland's World Cup squad
Devin Toner has started 50 of Joe Schmidt's 67 Test matches in charge of Ireland.
Sep 2, 16:34
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Ireland players to discover World Cup fate on Monday
The Munster wing expects a nervous wait on Sunday.
Sep 1, 10:02
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Joe Schmidt expects "horrible couple of days" finalising World Cup squad
Ireland will submit their 31-man World Cup squad to World Rugby on Monday.
Aug 31, 18:07
 Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019
Cory Hill a major doubt for Wales at World Cup after breaking leg
The Dragons lock has been an important part of the Wales set-up.
Aug 31, 18:04
 Ireland's Bundee Aki and Dave Kearney in action with Wales' Hallam Amos on August 31, 2019
Ireland bounce back to beat world's best Wales in Cardiff
Wing Jacob Stockdale led the way with two first-half tries.
Aug 31, 15:42
 Felix Jones in action for Ireland in November 2014
Joe Schmidt discusses "awkward" Felix Jones situation
Former Munster full-back played a part in 2017 summer tour.
Aug 30, 06:42
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Joe Schmidt hits out at "unfair" criticism of Rory Best
Joe Schmidt defends under-fire Ireland captain Rory Best after Twickenham rout
Aug 29, 15:07
 Ireland captain Rory Best leads the warm-up ahead of the Six Nations match against England on February 2, 2019
Joe Schmidt plays down questions over Rory Best captaincy
Ireland will announce their final 31-man World Cup squad on September 8, with boss Schmidt insisting places are still up for grabs.
Aug 27, 16:55
 Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016
Sexton, Henshaw in line to return for Ireland against Wales
The pair's return would hand Ireland a pre-World Cup boost.
Aug 25, 11:28
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Joe Schmidt challenges Jean Kleyn to earn World Cup spot
Munster's South Africa-born lock tasked with stepping up another level.
Aug 23, 16:53
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Joe Schmidt backs Ross Byrne to seize World Cup chance against England
The Leinster fly-half has been named in Ireland's starting XV for the match at Twickenham.
Aug 22, 17:00
 Andrew Porter pictured in February 2019
Andrew Porter hoping versatility will help World Cup hopes
The Leinster star is bidding to get into Ireland's 31-man squad for Japan.
Aug 11, 11:08
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