Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’
Ireland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes.
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Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup
Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says it is “great” to have his father back in good health and in France to cheer him on at his fourth – and probably final – Rugby World Cup.
Postcard from Nantes: Rugby World Cup comes to football town
The two lads huddled over one phone in the number 3 tram to Commerce are not happy.
Irish wary of Tongan pack ahead of World Cup showdown
NANTES, France : Ireland's forwards do not expect Tonga's pack to be a pushover when the two sides meet in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash on Saturday, with the Tongans raring to go after a bye in the first weekend of games.
All systems go for Ireland after captain's run
Ireland have reported a clean bill of health ahead of tomorrow's World Cup clash against Tonga in Nantes.
Bleyendaal promises Tonga will "fire some shots" against Ireland
Assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal says Tonga intend to "really fire some shots" at the Rugby World Cup and warned Ireland's "well-oiled machine" to expect a bruising Pool B encounter in Nantes.
Ferris: Fringe players need to be 'part of the journey'
While Andy Farrell is showing Tonga maximum respect in fielding close to a full-strength side for their meeting on Saturday, Stephen Ferris warns that the coach must be wary of a repeat of the 'Bordeaux Four' of 2007.
How to watch every Rugby World Cup game this weekend on TV and live streaming
The Rugby World Cup is well and truly underway.