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Jonathan Sexton ruled out of Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton is ruled out of his nation's quarter-final clash with Argentina with a minor adductor strain.Oct 17, 12:49
Joe Schmidt plays down England link
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt dismisses reports that he could be a candidate to replace England's Stuart Lancaster.Oct 16, 19:03
Johnny Sexton fit for Ireland quarter-final
Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton is named in the starting lineup for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.Oct 16, 12:35
Chris Henry: 'No easy games at Rugby World Cup'
Ireland's Chris Henry tells Sports Mole that there are no longer "easy games" at the Rugby World Cup.Oct 11, 23:35
Jack McGrath: 'Paul O'Connell would leave a big void for Ireland'
Ireland prop Jack McGrath tells Sports Mole that the team will have a "big void" if captain Paul O'Connell is ruled out with a hamstring injury.Oct 11, 23:07
Ireland make two changes for Pool D showdown against France
Ireland make two changes to the side that beat Italy as they prepare for this weekend's Pool D showdown against France in the Rugby World Cup.Oct 9, 13:58
Sergio Parisse returns for Italy against Ireland
Captain Sergio Parisse will make his first appearance of the Rugby World Cup for Italy in Sunday's Pool D contest against Ireland.Oct 2, 14:21
Jared Payne misses Ireland training with foot injury
Jared Payne faces a race to be fit for Ireland's World Cup game against Italy after bruising his foot.Sep 30, 17:21
Italy captain Sergio Parisse back in training, aiming for Ireland clash
Italy captain Sergio Parisse returns to training on Tuesday ahead of the Azzuri's clash against Ireland on Sunday, which the number eight aims to be fit for.Sep 29, 19:04
Rob Kearney to undergo scan
Ireland full-back Rob Kearney will undergo a scan after picking up a gluteal strain during the win over Romania at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 28, 13:24
Joe Schmidt preparing for "pivotal week"
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits that it will be a "pivotal week" for the Six Nations champions as they prepare to face Italy at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 28, 12:27
Chris Henry: 'Ireland dealt with pressure against Romania'
Ireland flanker Chris Henry suggests that his side dealt well with the pressure in their World Cup clash with Romania, as the Shamrock won 44-10 to go top of Pool D.Sep 27, 21:06
Joe Schmidt "hopeful" after Rob Kearney injury
Joe Schmidt reveals that he is "hopeful" Rob Kearney will make a swift recovery from the knock he picked up in Ireland's 44-10 win over Romania.Sep 27, 18:56
Ireland dominant in win over Romania
Ireland score six tries on the way to beating Romania 44-10 in front of a record Rugby World Cup crowd at Wembley.Sep 27, 17:34
Half-Time Report: Ireland in control at Wembley
Tommy Bowe and Keith Earls both score tries as Ireland lead Romania 18-3 in their World Cup clash at Wembley.Sep 27, 16:30
Live Commentary: Ireland 44-10 Romania - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Ireland's 44-10 win over Romania, as they make it two wins from two in front of a packed Wembley crowd.Sep 27, 15:15
Joe Schmidt expects Ireland win over Romania
Joe Schmidt claims that Ireland will need to do "a bit of work" to beat Romania, but fully expects the Six Nations champions to win at Wembley.Sep 25, 21:53
Joe Schmidt makes 12 Ireland changes for Romania match
Joe Schmidt will field a much-changed Ireland XV when they face Romania in their second Rugby World Cup match on Sunday.Sep 25, 13:36
Robbie Henshaw doubtful for Romania game
Robbie Henshaw is doubtful for Ireland's Pool D fixture with Romania on Sunday as he continues his recovery from a hamstring problem.Sep 23, 14:54
Ireland prop Jack McGrath: 'Romania not at disadvantage due to fixture list'
Ireland prop Jack McGrath does not feel that Romania have been put at a disadvantage due their Pool D fixture list, as Lynn Howells' team face two games in four days.Sep 22, 15:51
Jared Payne wants to restore Robbie Henshaw centre partnership
Ireland's Jared Payne is eager to restore his centre partnership with Robbie Henshaw, who missed the country's opener due to injury, when Joe Schmidt's side play Romania.Sep 22, 14:49
Ireland score seven tries, secure comfortable victory over Canada
Ireland record a comfortable victory over Canada in their Rugby World Cup opener at the Millennium Stadium, scoring seven tries in a 50-7 bonus-point win.Sep 19, 15:21
Half-Time Report: Ireland build up commanding interval lead against Canada
Ireland lead Canada 29-0 at half time in their opening pool game at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.Sep 19, 14:17
Live Commentary: Ireland 50-7 Canada - as it happened
Relive with Sports Mole all the action from Ireland's convincing 50-7 victory over Canada in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 19, 13:00
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt confident ahead of Rugby World Cup opener against Canada
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is confident that his side can get off to a winning start in their Rugby World Cup campaign in their Pool D clash against Canada.Sep 19, 05:00
Joe Schmidt enjoying selection headaches
Joe Schmidt claims that it is important to have selection issues after picking his Ireland team for their World Cup opener with Cardiff.Sep 18, 07:57
Luke Fitzgerald starts at inside centre for Ireland
Luke Fitzgerald will start at inside-centre for Ireland in their World Cup opener against Cardiff on Saturday.Sep 17, 13:55
Rugby World Cup - Pool D preview
Sports Mole assesses the five nations that will be looking to progress beyond Pool D at the Rugby World Cup.Sep 17, 11:31
Nathan White warns against complacency
Nathan White claims that Ireland will pay for a complacent approach in their World Cup opener against Canada.Sep 16, 14:00
Stephen Ferris: 'Iain Henderson should start against Canada'
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt should select Iain Henderson in the back row against Canada on Saturday, according to Stephen Ferris.Sep 16, 13:24
Joe Schmidt wary of "banana skin" Canada
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt claims that Canada could be a "banana skin" for his side in their World Cup opener next Saturday.Sep 10, 15:35
Joe Schmidt: 'Ireland can handle physical challenge'
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt insists that his side will "dance around" to cope with the challenge of being one of the smaller teams at the World Cup.Sep 9, 13:10
Rugby World Cup - Injury doubts
Sports Mole looks at some of the players facing fitness battles ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.Sep 9, 09:59
Live Commentary: England 21-13 Ireland - as it happened
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of England's Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.Sep 5, 12:30
Seven changes for Ireland against England
Joe Schmidt makes seven changes for Ireland's clash with England at Twickenham Stadium.Sep 3, 17:20
Joe Schmidt: 'Andrew Trimble unlucky to miss out on Rugby World Cup selection'
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt admits that Andrew Trimble was very close to being named in his Rugby World Cup squad.Sep 1, 14:25
Andrew Trimble omitted from Ireland Rugby World Cup squad
Andrew Trimble misses out on a place in Ireland's squad for the Rugby World Cup.Sep 1, 10:29
Wales edge out Ireland in physical match
Wales beat Ireland 16-10 in a World Cup warm-up game at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon.Aug 29, 15:28
Ian Madigan hopes to have 'proved point' to Ireland coach
Fly-half Ian Madigan says that he has shown Ireland coach Joe Schmidt that he can "run the game" against Scotland.Aug 18, 03:38
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt upbeat over Andrew Trimble injury
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt backs winger Andrew Trimble to make a swift recovery from his latest foot injury.Aug 14, 11:06
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