World Cup winners and losers at halfway mark
Ireland on track
Andy Farrell Sport News
Stephen Ferris: World Cup schedule working out for Ireland
Stephen Ferris reckons Ireland's World Cup schedule has "panned out really well", as they take a well-earned break from action this weekend.
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
Ireland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland.
Ireland’s Conan back in full training ahead of Scotland showdown
Ireland back row Jack Conan has started full training with the squad and could be in contention to play against Scotland in their final Rugby World Cup Pool B fixture in Paris on Oct 7, assistant coach Simon Easterby has confirmed.
Ireland have plenty to ‘tidy up’ ahead of crunch Scotland showdown
Prop Finlay Bealham feels Ireland have “lots to tidy up” ahead of a crunch Rugby World Cup clash with rivals Scotland.
Ben White: Scotland quietly confident of upsetting Ireland and emerging from pool
Ben White is adamant Scotland still have full belief they can navigate their way through an increasingly hazardous pathway to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Stephen Ferris: I'm still saying Ireland are going to win the World Cup
As the compelling contest between Ireland and South Africa played out at the Stade de France on Saturday night, it was almost easy to forget that this was just a pool game.
Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are looking no further than crucial Scotland clash
Captain Johnny Sexton insists Ireland are not thinking about anything beyond Scotland as they seek to avoid complacency following previous World Cup failures.