Peter O’Mahony proud despite Ireland’s World Cup disappointment
Peter O’Mahony believes Ireland’s beaten World Cup squad have “left Irish rugby in a better place” as he left question marks hanging over his own Test future.
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It's a knockout: Southern hemisphere sides relish RWC format
You can say it came down to the bounce of a ball, the width of a post, being held up over the line but Ireland, once again, found themselves on the wrong side of the result when it really mattered.
South Africa brimming with confidence with England to come in World Cup semi-final
Manie Libbok admitted South Africa will be loaded with confidence going into their World Cup semi-final with England after coming through one of the greatest rugby matches in living memory with a one-point victory over hosts France.
No club return for Ireland players until 'bodies and minds' are right
Connacht's Ireland contingent will come back into selection consideration in three to four weeks’ time but Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham will be assessed on an individual basis.
Scrum and lineout issues come back to haunt Ireland
As he reflected on Saturday night's World Cup elimination to New Zealand, Andy Farrell mentioned the "fine margins" that ultimately decided the quarter-final defeat.
Peter O'Mahony to consider his future after Ireland's World Cup exit
Peter O'Mahony admits he will be considering retirement in the wake of Ireland's Rugby World Cup elimination.
Dupont questions referee after France's World Cup exit
Antoine Dupont criticised the standard of refereeing after France crashed out of their home World Cup with a heartbreaking single-point defeat to reigning champions South Africa in Paris.
Springboks edge out France in breathtaking quarter-final
Tournament hosts France bowed out of the World Cup in agonising fashion after losing by a point to defending champions South Africa as the Stade de France hosted another epic quarter-final that hung in the balance until the very last moment.