Ireland boss Andy Farrell says ability to ‘roll with punches’ key for World Cup Ireland arrived in France on Thursday as one of the tournament favourites. The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023
No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell Ireland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the sport’s premier competition. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 talking points including England crisis and TMO Bunker France set to host a spectacular sporting event The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool B guide The Rugby World Cup’s closest thing to a group of death features Scotland facing a huge task pitched alongside Ireland and South Africa The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland Ireland have won 25 of their last 27 Test matches. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Ireland ‘devastated’ to lose prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of Rugby World Cup Healy has been left out of his country’s 33-man squad and is facing up to 10 weeks on the sidelines due to a calf issue. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Cian Healy left out of Ireland’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad due to injury The 35-year-old suffered a calf problem in Saturday evening’s 17-13 warm-up win over Samoa. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Iain Henderson: World Cup selection not a factor in unconvincing Ireland display Ireland claimed a 17-13 win in Bayonne. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023
Andy Farrell waiting on Cian Healy World Cup update after injury in Samoa win Head coach Farrell is poised to announce his final 33-man selection for the upcoming tournament in France on Sunday afternoon in Dublin. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023
Cian Healy injury blights narrow Ireland win over Samoa in World Cup warm-up Veteran prop Healy was helped from the field in obvious discomfort The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023
How to watch Ireland vs Samoa: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series fixture The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023
Ireland vs Samoa live stream: How to watch today's Rugby World Cup warm-up online How to watch an Ireland vs Samoa live stream of the Rugby World Cup warm-up, as the world's top-ranked team look to make a statement with victory in France. Tom’s Guide · Aug 25, 2023
OPINION - One Welshman’s lament: I’m sorry for England fans Comment: Steve Borthwick’s once mighty side head into the Rugby World Cup demoralised. What can be done? Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023
5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa Andy Farrell is due to announce his 33-man World Cup squad on Sunday afternoon. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023 Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot Andy Farrell will reveal his 33-man group for the tournament on Sunday afternoon in Dublin.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan expected to be fit in time for the World Cup Ulster’s Tom Stewart has been selected to start at number two this weekend.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023 Tom Stewart handed full Ireland debut at hooker for final warm-up against Samoa The 22-year-old won his first Test cap as a replacement against Italy earlier this month.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023 Owen Farrell banned from England’s first two Rugby World Cup matches Owen Farrell will miss England’s first two World Cup matches against Argentina and Japan after the decision to rescind his red card was overturned
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 ‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt The 24-year-old limped off during Saturday’s 29-10 victory over England.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023 Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup The 35-year-old celebrated his 100th Ireland cap with an acrobatic try.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023 England must change course or they are heading for disaster at World Cup England under Steve Borthwick are going nowhere, flat and plodding, and desperately need a tactical reboot before next month
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023 Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’ Ireland benefited from the dismissal of England number eight Billy Vunipola on Saturday evening.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023 ‘Incredibly disappointed’: Borthwick downcast after Ireland defeat England have acknowledged their discipline needs to improve significantly if they are to be remotely competitive at this year’s Rugby World Cup
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023 Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell For the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023 England’s sheer lack of urgency compounds sense of chaos for Borthwick Steve Borthwick’s side lack discipline and the kicking game they are wedded to is being dreadfully executed