# RWC2015

All time

# no pressure

Ex-Springboks coach says he's the man to bring World Cup glory back to England

Jake White won the Webb Ellis trophy with South Africa in 2007.

6.0k

Nov 13th 2015, 9:00 AM

# the right path

Gangs, drugs & suicide: Former Springbok Ashwin Willemse on still being here

Somehow, despite his troubled teenage years, the South African broke free from the chains and lived out his dream.

26.4k

Oct 24th 2015, 10:00 AM

# out in the open

'It's sad when you sit alone for years in a bedroom, being yourself to nobody but the wall'

Former Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas on opening up, feeling secure and helping others.

27.5k

Oct 17th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Heroes

These Irish fans lost their tickets to the France match but a couple saved the day

So sound.

9.8k

Oct 13th 2015, 8:02 AM

# rwc 15

These Irish rugby fans had an epic time on the streets of Cardiff last night

“Olé Olé Olé.”

12.2k

Oct 12th 2015, 8:14 AM

# huge blow

Triple injury blow for Ireland as Sexton, O'Connell and O'Mahony are forced off

Joe Schmidt is without some key leaders for the second-half.

12.8k

Oct 11th 2015, 5:33 PM

# dropping like flies

More injury heartache for Wales as Liam Williams is ruled out of the rest of the World Cup

Warren Gatland’s side were beaten by Australia last night & will face South Africa in a quarter-final next weekend.

6.2k

Oct 11th 2015, 10:49 AM

# Les Bleus

Saint-André makes two changes for crunch World Cup clash with Ireland on Sunday

Louis Picamoles and Noa Nakaitaci both return for the French.

8.4k

Oct 9th 2015, 11:23 AM

# Highlights

Relive the superb action from Wales' magnificent comeback win over England right here

We’re still trying to catch our breaths after a magnificent clash.

5.6k

Sep 27th 2015, 10:36 AM

# feelgood factor

Here's how the last few moments of yesterday's epic clash played out on Japanese TV

Inevitably, everything went crazy when Karne Hesketh went over in the corner.

11.7k

Sep 20th 2015, 12:24 PM

# Feeling Blue

Massive blow for France as Yoann Huget is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup

The winger suffered a cruciate ligament injury against Italy on Saturday.

10.8k

Sep 20th 2015, 10:56 AM

# Video

'A rugby miracle' - Here are the highlights of Japan's historic triumph

There were emotional scenes as Karne Hesketh claimed a last-gasp try.

21.0k

Sep 19th 2015, 8:54 PM

# RWC

10 of the best pubs in Dublin to watch Ireland in the Rugby World Cup

GO TEAM.

12.5k

Sep 19th 2015, 1:14 PM

# demented mole

Our writers explain why Jonah Lomu Rugby is still the best rugby video game

Because everyone needs to play video games in work.

13.0k

Sep 10th 2015, 12:58 PM

# Red letter day

PSA's France finish World Cup warm-ups with win over spirited Scotland

But there was a blow for les Bleus with Wesley Fofana and Pascal Pape both limping off injured.

4.9k

Sep 6th 2015, 11:52 AM

# strong words

Michael Cheika's half-time blast pushes struggling Wallabies to warm-up win over USA

Australia struggled in the opening period and only led 14-10 at the break.

6.3k

Sep 6th 2015, 9:55 AM

# CONFIRMED

Schmidt confirms 31-man Ireland squad with Cave and Furlong in

Andrew Trimble is the big name to miss out after a tough selection process.

30.2k

Sep 1st 2015, 8:30 AM

# the final cut

Wales have revealed their World Cup squad and there's a couple of surprises

Only two hookers and five locks?

16.5k

Aug 31st 2015, 12:38 PM

# standouts

Iain Henderson and 3 other Irish players who impressed against Wales

Robbie Henshaw, Peter O’Mahony and Rob Kearney were strong on their returns.

12.9k

Aug 29th 2015, 5:15 PM

# Released

'Some of the players who play with their province are likely to be in the 31'

Joe Schmidt says players who have returned to Ulster and Leinster are very much in the World Cup mix.

10.7k

Aug 27th 2015, 9:00 PM

# gospel

Cian Healy could make his Ireland comeback as soon as next week

The loosehead prop is back in full training.

6.4k

Aug 27th 2015, 5:05 PM

# Jordi

Murphy has Schmidt's trust as he reads Ireland's game better than ever

The versatile 24-year-old has grown into an important squad member under the Kiwi.

9.2k

Aug 22nd 2015, 7:30 AM

# Les Bleus

Joe Schmidt will be keeping a close eye on 'Le Crunch' part deux tomorrow

Ireland’s clash with France looks like being key to Pool D at the World Cup.

8.0k

Aug 21st 2015, 2:31 PM

# Engine Room

Toner taking care of Ireland's basics as Ryan and Henderson push at lock

The Leinster second row has been working hard to improve his rucking in recent years.

6.8k

Aug 20th 2015, 9:59 AM

# growth mindset

'Have we hit our best? I don’t think we have' - Ireland's Sexton looks for more

The out-half wants his team to continue the attacking verve they showed in the Six Nations win over Scotland.

10.8k

Aug 20th 2015, 6:00 AM

# Concussion

Teams who breach RWC concussion protocols 'unlikely' to be disqualified

But World Rugby have sanctions they’ll use on teams who rush players back, he says.

4.7k

Aug 19th 2015, 7:01 PM

# mindset

SOB: 'It was probably immature, thinking I could get away with that'

The Ireland and Leinster back row says his professionalism has totally changed since the 2011 World Cup.

19.3k

Aug 19th 2015, 7:15 AM

# game plan

Analysis: Schmidt keeps big ideas under wraps ahead of World Cup

Ireland showed some nice shape in attack against Scotland on Saturday.

23.0k

Aug 17th 2015, 2:01 PM

# you're the boss

Open thread: Who would you pick in Ireland's 31-man World Cup squad?

Joe Schmidt has watched his men beat Wales and Scotland in the past fortnight.

21.5k

Aug 17th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Collision Course

Here's the Argentina squad Ireland could face in the World Cup quarters

Joe Schmidt’s men may well face the Pumas in the quarter-finals.

6.2k

Aug 16th 2015, 3:43 PM

# Wise Head

'You feel like a bit of a kid when you've got Paul O'Connell next to you!'

Connacht tighthead Nathan White made his Ireland debut against Scotland yesterday.

8.4k

Aug 16th 2015, 12:11 PM

# zeebs

'He gave the players around him a real confidence' - Schmidt on Zebo

The Ireland head coach was similarly pleased with Ian Madigan’s display at out-half.

13.3k

Aug 15th 2015, 8:33 PM

# TV3

TV3 remind us of our World Cup heartbreak... and why we can't wait for another shot

‘Sometimes it doesn’t click and they’re the most soul-destroying days of the lot.’

9.2k

Aug 15th 2015, 7:34 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Scotland, Rugby World Cup warm-up

The Scots were in Dublin for the second World Cup audition.

55.1k

Aug 15th 2015, 4:00 PM

# Incentive

IRFU hedging their bets on potential World Cup win bonuses

‘The further you’re to travel in the tournament, the greater the proportion.’

9.2k

Aug 15th 2015, 7:00 AM

Ireland look to Zebo's 'X-factor' at fullback as Cotter's Scots visit Dublin

Opportunity knocks for Ian Madigan at out-half, while Gordon D’Arcy is at 12.

7.8k

Aug 15th 2015, 6:30 AM

# Captain O'Brien

'Cian is a chirpy and happy fella... you don’t want to get him mad!'

Sean O’Brien says the Ireland prop as maintained a positive attitude during rehab.

7.2k

Aug 14th 2015, 1:21 PM

# Bossing it

'Joe always says you've got to make the guy outside you look better'

Isaac Boss gets a chance to impress at scrum-half against Scotland tomorrow.

6.6k

Aug 14th 2015, 6:30 AM

# Joe's World

Schmidt avoids Ireland cuts but World Cup squad crunch time comes soon

‘Instead of whittling down, we’ll be counting upwards to 31,’ says the Kiwi head coach.

8.2k

Aug 13th 2015, 5:54 PM

# versatile

Zebo at fullback and more talking points from Schmidt's Ireland XV

Jack Conan makes his debut, Madigan steers the ship and D’Arcy returns.

13.1k

Aug 13th 2015, 2:03 PM