One year out: Irish rugby braced for its biggest season
In just under 12 months, Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign will be up and running.
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All Blacks' Barrett focused on Wallabies despite Melbourne indifference
All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett has shrugged off media indifference in AFL-obsessed Melbourne in the lead-up to New Zealand's Rugby Championship clash with Australia on Thursday to focus on defeating the Wallabies in front of their home crowd.
Worcester chief Diamond cautiously optimistic amid financial woes
Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond said he was hopeful the club could have new investors in the next few days but was wary of getting his hopes up amid financial turmoil as the Premiership side still face possible administration.
Ireland stun hosts South Africa at Rugby World Cup Sevens
CAPE TOWN : Ireland stunned hosts South Africa with a deserved 24-14 victory in their Rugby World Cup Sevens quarter-final on Saturday, setting up a meeting with holders New Zealand.
Ireland captain Dardis savours 'insane' World Cup run
Ireland captain Billy Dardis said Ireland will go for broke in their Rugby World Cup Sevens semi-final against New Zealand after they blew South Africa away in the quarters on Saturday night.
World Cup fairytale over as dismal Blitzboks crash out in coach Powell's swansong
The fairytale is over at the Sevens World Cup where the Blitzboks crashed out of the quarter-finals, beaten 24-14 by Ireland in Saturday's main event at Cape Town Stadium.
Ireland demolish South Africa to reach Sevens World Cup semi-final
Ireland 24-14 South Africa
Ireland well beaten by New Zealand in Rugby World Cup Sevens 1/4 final
Ireland fell to a 28-0 defeat to reigning champions New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup Sevens quarter-final in Cape Town on Saturday evening.