No complacency as Ireland rack up World Cup record win over Romania
Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign is up and running, although the tougher days are yet to come.
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Ireland outclassed by New Zealand in Auckland
Ireland suffered a crushing 40-21 defeat as New Zealand stretched their remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park to 53 Test matches in round three of the inaugural Nations Championship.
Farrell brings in nine new faces for All Blacks clash
As Andy Farrell rang the changes and brought back the A-listers for Saturday’s crunch Nations Championship Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park, the respected coach said Dave Rennie had re-established New Zealand's rugby "DNA" and brought back some "steel" to the three-time world champions.
Four changes for Ireland as Prendergast returns at flyhalf
SYDNEY, July 2 : Sam Prendergast returns at flyhalf while Jamie Osborne is moved to the wing as Ireland make four changes to their line-up to take on Australia in their first Nations Championship test on Saturday.
Prendergast handed Ireland out-half reins for Wallabies clash
Sam Prendergast has won the race to wear the No 10 jersey for Saturday’s Nations Championship fixture against the Wallabies in Sydney.
Caelan Doris and Tommy O'Brien to miss Ireland's Nations Championship campaign
Ireland captain Caelan Doris and winger Tommy O'Brien will miss Ireland's Nations Championship games in July.
James Lowe to make 100th appearance for Leinster against the Lions
James Lowe is set to make his 100th appearance for Leinster as he is named to start in their URC quarter-final against the Lions at the Aviva Stadium.
Bielle-Biarrey double drives dominant Bordeaux to Champions Cup triumph
BILBAO, Spain, May 23 : Bordeaux winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries as the European Champions Cup holders produced a first-half blitz on their way to a 41-19 victory over Leinster to claim back-to-back titles on Saturday.
Thomas Clarkson to start for Leinster in Champions Cup final
Thomas Clarkson has been named to start for Leinster in their Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Bègles on Saturday in Bilbao.