Ireland lock Henderson 'buzzing' ahead of crucial World Cup clash
Having bided his time throughout the World Cup, Iain Henderson admits he's buzzing to a start in Ireland’s crucial Pool B match-up with Scotland.
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Gregor Townsend confident Scotland can get what they need from Ireland game
Gregor Townsend said Scotland are “ready to play their best rugby” as he backed his team to rise to the challenge of having to beat Ireland for the first time in more than six years and prolong their World Cup campaign.
Forward-thinking Samoa change tight five for England
Samoa named an all-new tight five for their must-win Rugby World Cup Pool D fixture against England on Saturday as coach Seilala Mapusua made nine changes for the clash in Lille, where his team will have the slimmest of quarter-final hopes.
Ritchie passed fit as Scotland name team for crunch Ireland clash
PARIS : Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie has been passed fit to play in their must-win Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture with Ireland in Paris on Saturday as wing Darcy Graham keeps his place and fullback Blair Kinghorn earns a 50th cap.
O'Mahony set to win 100th Ireland cap in Scotland showdown
PARIS :Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony will win his 100th cap when his side face Scotland in their final Rugby World Cup Pool B clash against Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday, with a win enough to guarantee Ireland top spot in the pool.
Connor O'Riordan in Ireland U21s squad after Scottish U-turn
Defender Connor O'Riordan has been named in the Republic of Ireland Under-21s squad days after being included in Scotland's Under-21s panel.
Dupont continues recovery as France prepare for Italy
Antoine Dupont was seen with ball in hand on Thursday for the first time since he sustained a broken cheekbone at the Rugby World Cup as the mercurial France scrumhalf steps up his bid for a potential quarter-final appearance.
Tadhg Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out of Ireland
Prop Tadhg Furlong believes Ireland have proven they can thrive under big-game pressure as they seek to avoid a shock Rugby World Cup exit.