‘Ireland’s confidence won’t be dented’
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says it does ‘hurt’ to have suffered a whopping 57-15 loss to England in a World Cup warm-up game on Saturday.
Itoje helps England overpower Ireland
Maro Itoje was at his physical best as England hammered Ireland 57-15 in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Rankings shuffle on the cards
Ireland could become the second team to reach the summit of the World Rugby rankings in as many weeks if they beat England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Best leads strong Ireland
Rory Best is one of a number of senior players to return to Ireland’s starting lineup to face England in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday.
Ireland could unseat Wales as No 1
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland will move to the top of the World Rugby rankings should they defeat England in a World Cup warm-up fixture this weekend.
Test teams (17 August)
Reflect on this weekend’s teams to play in the World Cup warm-ups.
Ireland wear down plucky Italy
Ireland scored five tries to beat Italy 29-10 in their World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.
Kleyn in Ireland’s provisional RWC squad
South African-born lock Jean Kleyn has been included in Ireland’s 44-man training squad in preparation for the World Cup in Japan later this year.
Ireland’s Leavy to miss World Cup
Leinster and Ireland flank Dan Leavy has been ruled out for the remainder of the year due to a serious knee injury.
Highlights: Wales vs Ireland
Highlights of Wales’ 25-7 win against Ireland in Cardiff.
