Warren Gatland says Wales can do ‘something special’ and reach World Cup final
Warren Gatland has underlined Wales’ desire to go one better than in three previous Rugby World Cup campaigns and reach the final.
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Second-string France overcome valiant Uruguay at Rugby World Cup
Last week’s rip-roaring victory over three-time winners New Zealand was always going to be a hard act to follow for the hosts, but few had expected them to struggle against Uruguay, one of the lowest-ranked teams at the tournament, who put on a defiant spectacle at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.
Disjointed France labour past gutsy Uruguay
France eventually saw off a brave Uruguay to continue their winning start to the Rugby World Cup after grinding out a win at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.
Irish rugby needs 'characters' like Mack - O'Mahony
Peter O'Mahony says Irish rugby needs "characters" like Mack Hansen after the winger joked about having a "five-minute tiff" with boss Andy Farrell.
Fekitoa and Piutau among Tonga starters v Ireland
Former Munster centre Malakai Fekitoa and ex-Ulster full-back Salesi (Charles) Piutau are both included in a star-studded Tonga side to take on Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) in Nantes.
Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga
Johnny Sexton believes none of his team-mates will care if he surpasses Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s record points holder during Saturday’s clash with Tonga.
Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne warns World Cup opponents Tonga a ‘serious side’
Tadhg Beirne believes he and Ireland are still some way from hitting top form at the Rugby World Cup as they bid to avoid being scalped by Tonga.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland go strong v Tonga, plus South Africa's Marx blow
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris to look ahead to Ireland's RWC Pool B meeting with Tonga on Saturday.