Ireland's World Cup hopes under threat from Typhoon Hagibis
Ireland need a bonus-point victory to guarantee a quarter-final spot, but games cancelled due to the weather are registered as scoreless draws.
Oct 7, 07:04
Bundee Aki insists he will remain focussed against Samoa
Aki was born in Auckland to Samoan parents.
Oct 6, 07:59
Chris Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton sees things unfolding before they happen'
Coach Joe Schmidt is confident the fly-half will be fit and firing for the match.
Oct 5, 06:40
Jacob Stockdale impressed with Joe Schmidt's 'balance as a coach'
The head coach has seemed calm in the face of his side's mixed performances at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 5, 05:41
Ireland to remain patient with Jordi Murphy over rib injury
Victory over Samoa will see Ireland into the quarter-finals.
Oct 4, 08:33
Day 16 at the Rugby World Cup: Springboks look to keep their campaign alive
After losing to New Zealand, South Africa need to beat Italy in Pool B.
Oct 3, 23:09
Rugby World Cup day 15: Ireland unconvincing in Russia victory
Fiji shrugged off their surprise loss to Uruguay with a reminder of their exhilarating brand of attacking wing-play.
Oct 3, 17:01
Day 14 at the Rugby World Cup: Ireland looking to return to winning ways
Fly-half Johnny Sexton takes over the captaincy for the first time in Kobe.
Oct 2, 19:09
Andy Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton will stay positive with the referee'
Ireland came out on the wrong side of referee Angus Gardner in Saturday's shock defeat against tournament hosts Japan.
Oct 2, 09:26
Andy Farrell looking to turn Japan "setback" into positive for Ireland
Coach wants Ireland to bounce back from shock loss to Japan.
Oct 2, 07:16
Jamie Ritchie: 'Scotland deserve to celebrate Samoa win'
Scotland returned to winning ways with a 34-0 triumph of Samoa at the World Cup in Japan.
Oct 1, 15:41
Joe Schmidt admits Garry Ringrose selection is a "risk"
Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time against Russia.
Oct 1, 08:39
Ireland's CJ Stander declares himself fit for Russia clash
The Irish side suffered a shock defeat to Japan on the weekend.
Sep 30, 08:48
Day 11 at the Rugby World Cup: Scotland face crunch Samoa test
Scotland lost their opening match against Ireland.
Sep 29, 18:11
Jordi Murphy flies out to Japan to replace injured Jack Conan
Pool A was blown wide open as Ireland went down to hosts Japan.
Sep 29, 07:56
Jamie Joseph: 'Japan were preparing for Ireland match for three years'
Jamie Joseph insists meticulous preparation let Japan outgun Ireland.
Sep 28, 12:56
Gregor Townsend: 'No extra pressure on Scotland for Samoa clash'
The Dark Blues have no room for error against Samoa on Monday.
Sep 28, 10:55
Day eight at the Rugby World Cup: Japan take on Ireland
Can the Brave Blossoms beat the team ranked number one in the world?
Sep 27, 15:57
Greg Feek tips Jack Carty to step up in Johnny Sexton absence
Ireland are confident that Carty can prove his Test class against Japan.
Sep 27, 10:50
Ireland fear Jack Conan foot injury could prove to be "setback"
Back-rower Conan faces a nervous wait on the extent of his foot injury.
Sep 27, 07:42
Joe Schmidt puts pressure on referee ahead of Japan clash
Australian referee Angus Gardner will be the man in charge when the Irish meet the World Cup hosts.
Sep 27, 07:19
Japan coach Jamie Joseph: 'At times Ireland are illegal'
Prop Yusuke Kizu alleged Cian Healy "steps out" and illegally angles in at scrummages.
Sep 26, 09:30
Joe Schmidt brushes off allegations of illegal scrummaging
Yusuke Kizu made the claim ahead of the game against Ireland.
Sep 26, 07:23
Ireland's Peter O'Mahony fit to face Japan after concussion check
Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a quick start with a 27-3 win over Scotland.
Sep 26, 07:20
Grant Gilchrist: 'No-one more annoyed than Scotland at Ireland defeat'
The Scots were beaten 27-3 by Ireland.
Sep 26, 06:45
Chris Farrell looking to show off improvement at World Cup
Farrell is pleased to be showing all sides of his game.
Sep 25, 09:15
Joey Carbery set for Ireland start amid Johnny Sexton fitness concerns
British and Irish Lions fly-half Sexton did not train fully on Tuesday due to a thigh knock.
Sep 24, 18:36
Scotland centre Duncan Taylor: "We're not happy, believe me"
Ireland eased to a 27-3 victory in the World Cup opener.
Sep 24, 18:14
Japan accuse Ireland's Cian Healy of illegal scrummaging tactics
The tighthead prop could find himself directly facing down in-form Healy.
Sep 24, 10:31
Ali Price ruled out of World Cup to pile further injury misery on Scotland
Price and Hamish Watson have been ruled out of the rest of the tournament with injury.
Sep 24, 10:26
Peter O'Mahony, Bundee Aki "on track" to face World Cup hosts Japan
Ireland remain hopeful on the pair for Saturday's game.
Sep 23, 12:52
Cian Healy expects frenetic test against Japan
Bullish prop backs Joe Schmidt's men for more mental mastery.
Sep 23, 06:34
Andrew Conway: 'Ireland refused to panic after England mauling'
Munster wing hails Ireland for sticking to their guns.
Sep 23, 06:14
New Zealand claim hard-fought victory over South Africa
Beauden Barrett inspired the All Blacks to victory from full-back.
Sep 21, 13:34
Greig Laidlaw unfazed by Typhoon Tapah
A powerful weather system building over the East China Sea is one thing, but Joe Schmidt's side also lie in wait for Scotland on Sunday.
Sep 21, 10:32
Jacob Stockdale: 'Ireland's back three can shine against Scotland'
The prolific Ulster try-scorer is hungry for more success at the World Cup.
Sep 21, 06:59
Scotland head coach Townsend: 'We need perfect performance to beat Ireland'
The Scots are outsiders to beat the World number one ranked side.
Sep 20, 13:32
Cian Healy takes tips from sumo wrestlers ahead of World Cup opener
Leinster strongman Healy is ready for a scrum wrestle with the Scots.
Sep 20, 10:14
Schmidt praises Larmour and Conway's 'contagious' enthusiasm
The duo are tipped to breathe new life through the Ireland ranks.
Sep 20, 10:09
Sam Johnson "confident" Scotland can topple Ireland
The Glasgow midfielder has been bowled over by the hospitality in Nagasaki and Tokyo.
Sep 19, 07:12
