'Make the minutes count' - Finlay Bealham wants a big impact
When Andrew Porter moved across the scrum just over two years ago, there was a real degree of uncertainty around Ireland's depth at tighthead prop.
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Ireland must focus on job first, permutations later
The Rugby World Cup quarter-finalists will be decided this weekend after the last round of pool games.
Lloyd Burnard | Am for Mapimpi? Boks boast brightest star power in RWC time of need
One bright Bok star suddenly departs, but another is poised to arrive, completing the most dramatic, spectacular Rugby World Cup comeback.
Conor Murray lauds Ireland ability to switch focus ahead of Scotland showdown
Conor Murray believes Ireland are now far better at “flipping the page” following a big win as they bid to back up beating South Africa by securing a quarter-final spot when they face Scotland.
South Africa wing Mapimpi ruled out of World Cup
South Africa wing Makazole Mapimpi has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup in France with a fractured eye socket, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Monday.
Lenihan: Ireland have solutions to Scottish questions
While Scotland boast a formidable backline capable of testing any team in the world, in-form Ireland should have enough to continue their winning run against their Celtic cousins, according to the RTÉ rugby panel.
All Blacks wary of lapses into ill-discipline
LYON, France: New Zealand were understandably buoyant after a brilliant display in their 96-17 victory over Italy at the Rugby World Cup last week but one 10-minute patch of play has been the subject of some concern in the camp.