International view: Ireland lay down a real marker
The country is waking up this morning in excited form.
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Ireland coach Farrell calls for improvement after epic win
NICE, France : Ireland may have won the battle but coach Andy Farrell knows the war rages on at the Rugby World Cup and has called for his side to keep improving in the wake of their magnificent 13-8 victory over South Africa in Paris on Saturday.
Wallabies coach Jones had secret interview for Japan job - reports
Eddie Jones has been interviewed to take over as Japan coach, reports said on Sunday, casting doubt over his future in the middle of Australia's stuttering World Cup campaign.
Defeat by Ireland leaves South Africa with Pollard poser
NICE, France : There will be no panic in the South Africa camp in the wake of their 13-8 loss to Ireland in a bruising Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Paris on Saturday, but there is a tough choice to be made around the flyhalf berth.
Defiant Boks 'can still win' World Cup, says coach Nienaber
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber struck a defiant note after Saturday's nerve-jangling 13-8 defeat to Ireland, claiming the defending champions can still win the Rugby World Cup.
'Let's be honest, it's wonderful to win' - Farrell on Irish victory over Springboks
Andy Farrell hailed his team's resilience as Ireland came up trumps against the world champions in Paris last night.
Springboks still on track to win World Cup - coach Nienaber
PARIS :South Africa's lack of accuracy close to the Ireland tryline and off the kicking tee were major contributors to their epic 13-8 loss in a Rugby World Cup Pool B showdown on Saturday but the belief that they can win the World Cup still burns bright.