Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Oct 12, 2019 at 11.45am UK
47-5
Reaction
Bundee Aki tipped to be "massive" influence despite ban
The centre will remain training with the squad.
Oct 15, 11:37
Bundee Aki ruled out of rest of World Cup as red card upheld
The Ireland centre contested his dismissal against Samoa at a disciplinary hearing but received a three-match ban.
Oct 14, 18:25
Johnny Sexton discusses "pretty strange" negativity surrounding Ireland
The fly-half says the negativity around the country's World Cup campaign is "strange".
Oct 14, 10:24
Ireland bring in lawyer to salvage Bundee Aki's World Cup
The Connacht centre was sent off for a high tackle on UJ Seuteni in Ireland's 47-5 win over Samoa on Saturday.
Oct 13, 03:37
Joe Schmidt: 'Disappointing if Bundee Aki ruled out for rest of World Cup'
Ireland thumped Samoa 47-5 in Fukuoka to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Oct 12, 16:35
Rugby World Cup day 23: Ireland into quarter-finals
England's match with France and New Zealand's encounter with Italy were cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.
Oct 12, 16:31
The Match
Match Report
Bundee Aki was sent off in the first half but Johnny Sexton helped himself to 18 points in the rout.
Head to Head
Nov 9, 2013 5.45pm
Form Guide
Build-up
Rugby World Cup day 23: Ireland look to seal QFs place
Ireland target bonus-point win on "safe" pitch to guarantee spot in quarter-finals
Oct 11, 19:39
Jack Lam reveals he turned down club offers in order to play in World Cup
The 31-year-old rejected a lucrative move to France to head instead to the World Cup.
Oct 11, 09:51
Ireland concerned over state of pitch for Samoa game
World Rugby have given both Ireland and Samoa "assurances" that the pitch at the Fukuoka stadium remains safe for action.
Oct 11, 08:01
James Ryan hails 'leader' Bundee Aki
The centre was born in New Zealand to Samoan parents.
Oct 10, 11:21
Joe Schmidt wants Ireland to forget "distraction of Typhoon Hagibis
Japan's meeting with Scotland is under threat.
Oct 10, 11:14
Iain Henderson: 'Ireland playing knockout rugby a week early'
Henderson expects Samoa to provide dangerous opposition in Fukuoka.
Oct 9, 11:29
Simon Easterby backs Ireland forwards to respond to Japan defeat
Ireland's front-line stars are expected to be restored for the Samoa clash.
Oct 8, 11:03
Joey Carbery declares himself fully fit ahead of Samoa clash
The Munster fly-half almost missed the World Cup with an ankle injury.
Oct 8, 09:30
Andy Farrell not distracted by Typhoon Hagibis
Ireland need a bonus-point victory to seal a place in the quarter-finals
Oct 7, 11:13
Bundee Aki insists he will remain focussed against Samoa
Aki was born in Auckland to Samoan parents.
Oct 6, 07:59
Chris Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton sees things unfolding before they happen'
Coach Joe Schmidt is confident the fly-half will be fit and firing for the match.
Oct 5, 06:40
Jacob Stockdale impressed with Joe Schmidt's 'balance as a coach'
The head coach has seemed calm in the face of his side's mixed performances at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 5, 05:41
