Celtic animosity: No love lost as Scots aim to end Irish rule
The Scottish rugby team have been Ireland's whipping boys for the guts of two decades but this evening they have a "free hit" at a historically sickening upset.
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Josh van der Flier throwing everything at decider against Scotland
Josh van der Flier is hoping his lineout throwing won't be needed tonight when Ireland face Scotland in their Pool B decider at the Stade de France, but is prepared to step in again if needed after his heroics at Murrayfield last March.
Peter O'Mahony: The old dog for the hard yards reaches 100 Ireland caps
He's not the first Ireland player to hit the 100 mark but somehow Peter O’Mahony’s hard yards feel harder won than most.
Preview: Rested Ireland to take advantage of head-start
As Johnny Sexton pointed out on Thursday afternoon, "it was always going to come down to this".
Jalibert’s magic helps sweep France past Italy into quarterfinals
France’s Matthieu Jalibert produced the magic as the hosts punched their ticket for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals by crushing Italy 60-7 on Friday despite the absence of Antoine Dupont.
Possible Bok clash is a 'World Cup final' for France coach Galthie
France coach Fabien Galthie said his team is focused on playing another "World Cup final" after securing their place in the knock-out stages with an eight-try thumping of Italy on Friday.
France thrash Italy to reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Damian Penaud edged closer to Serge Blanco's France try record as Les Bleus secured a Rugby World Cup quarter-final with a 60-7 thumping of sorry Italy on Friday.
Hosts France dominate Italy to reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Penaud, 26, scored two tries and created a third with a deft chip as he moved to within three of France great Blanco's record of 38 tries for his country.