Stade de Bordeaux hosts a Pool B meeting between the world's number one-ranked side and World Cup minnows Romania
Ireland
Who is Joe Schmidt: Ten things you should know about All Blacks’ assistant
All Blacks’ assistant coach Joe Schmidt has enjoyed a storied career as a coach. He’s taken Leinster to the top of the European rugby tree, and guided Ireland to previously…
Rugby World Cup power rankings after warm-up games
With the long-awaited Rugby World Cup finally upon us, the question is who’s hot and who’s not in unofficial power rankings now the warm-up matches are done and dusted? While…
How to watch Ireland v Samoa: live stream the World Cup warm-up match
Rugby fans across the world will be tuning in to watch an Ireland v Samoa live stream. It’s the last chance to see one of the tournament favourites in action…
How to watch Ireland v England: live stream the World Cup warm-up match
If you’re looking to watch one of the biggest World Cup warm-up matches today (19 August) then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got everything you need to find…
What lies beneath: An insight into the competitor’s mindset
People are fascinated by the Michael Jordans of the world, who can give an insight into what their mindset was like in historic sporting moments. But they are talking years…
IRFU apologises for “poorly worded” concussion statement
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has apologised for publishing “a poorly worded” concussion statement in the match programme for Ireland’s recent Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Italy. The…
Video of Ronan O’Gara’s French team talk goes viral
It’s a look behind the curtain, as French television channel Canal+ aired scenes from inside the camp of two-time European champions, La Rochelle. But in the aftermath, it’s coach Ronan…
Two-try Doris stars as Ireland beat Italy 33-17
Business as usual. Ireland, the world’s No 1 ranked team, won the first of their World Cup warm-up matches 33-17 against Italy, scoring five tries to two at the Aviva…
Watch Ireland v Italy live stream: how to watch the World Cup warm-up match
Fans across the world will be tuning in to watch Ireland v Italy. A live stream is the best way to see one of the tournament favourites in action in…