Johnny Sexton ruled out of Argentina quarter-finalIreland outhalf to be replaced by Ian Madigan after scans revealed a groin strainSat Oct 17 2015 - 13:51
Richie McCaw and Thierry Dusautoir prepare for own Thrilla in ManilaAll Black and France flankers have enjoyed compelling rivalry for almost a decadeSat Oct 17 2015 - 08:00
Anger over Papé still lingers as Ireland focus on getting to first semi-finalRory Best: ‘Everyone now has to step up - they will not be held by the hand by Paulie’Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00
Ireland v Argentina Four encounters to rememberThere have been plenty of memorable matches against Los Pumas down the yearsFri Oct 16 2015 - 22:58
Joe Schmidt adamant Johnny Sexton is fit and ready to playIreland manager says that it is not a risk but that Peter O’Mahony will be missedFri Oct 16 2015 - 15:50
Steve Hansen in right humour for FranceAll Blacks coach expecting the French to have both flair and physicalityFri Oct 16 2015 - 09:44
Rugby World Cup: Sexton in doubt but Earls may be readyDue to the number of walking wounded, normal plans have been shelved this weekThu Oct 15 2015 - 17:29
Seán O’Brien: “I just wanted to break free”Pascal Papé’s evidence points to “violent punch” that hampered him throughout the gameThu Oct 15 2015 - 08:58
Irish fingers crossed for Sexton as others play waiting gameO’Brien’s suspension ensures a quarter-final call-up for one of Ryan, Murphy or RuddockThu Oct 15 2015 - 01:00
Contepomi on Sexton: ‘I could see a great player coming through’Leinster veteran looks back on Sexton years – but won’t make predictions for SundayWed Oct 14 2015 - 20:18
Johnny Sexton back running - but serious fitness doubts remainSexton and Keith Earls remain doubts for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-finalWed Oct 14 2015 - 16:22
‘Inspirational leader’ - players react to losing their captainJack McGrath, Robbie Henshaw, Chris Henry and Rhys Ruddock on Paul O’ConnellTue Oct 13 2015 - 16:00
Everything Sonny as All Blacks refuse to look back‘I didn’t even watch’ the defeat to France in 2007, says New Zealand centre WilliamsTue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00
Ireland v France: Leaders fall but others rise up and inspireSexton and O’Connell departures fail to halt unstoppable Irish momentumSun Oct 11 2015 - 23:01
Saint-André tries to find a crumb of comfort“We don’t have that many injuries compared to Ireland. They have two, maybe three very serious injuries”Sun Oct 11 2015 - 21:25
Jared Payne ruled out of World Cup with foot injury‘He had an elder statesman presence around the place in terms of how he did thing’Sat Oct 10 2015 - 11:10
Robbie Henshaw focused on making the big hitsVisit of sporting icons imbued players with pride in country and determination to succeedSat Oct 10 2015 - 01:10
Payne loses out to Earls in Ireland side to face FranceCian Healy and Devin Toner both return to the XV for Sunday’s pool decider vs FranceFri Oct 9 2015 - 14:38
‘Johnny Sexton has good points but has weak points too’Ireland outhalf’s former team-mate Bernard Le Roux aims to put Dubliner under pressureFri Oct 9 2015 - 01:00
Gavin Cummiskey: Welsh ready as Irish fans descend on CardiffCommunication a pivotal part of the game, though sometimes not with journalistsThu Oct 8 2015 - 10:37
Toner rejects comparisons between Sexton and ZlatanIreland lock dismisses French claims outhalf threw his weight around at Racing MetroWed Oct 7 2015 - 16:57
Waiting for Bastareaud bus nearly over for SextonOuthalf full of praise for Michael Cheika before turning attention to French challengeTue Oct 6 2015 - 01:00
Jared Payne to take part in full training on WednesdayKiwi centre is expected to feature in Ireland’s final pool game against France on SundayMon Oct 5 2015 - 20:04
Decision on Jared Payne to be taken in next 24 hoursSexton: ‘We probably need the best performance of Joe’s time to win this weekend’Mon Oct 5 2015 - 14:10
Paul O’Connell adamant Ireland need to hold onto ball moreTactical Ireland kicked a lot and didn’t take risks, says ParisseMon Oct 5 2015 - 06:00
Iain Henderson: 66 minutes of tackling, carrying, blocking and adding valueIreland lock’s presence inspires others to heights of controlled ferocityMon Oct 5 2015 - 01:00
Schmidt sticks to trusted crew as tinkering kept to a minimumBut, in stark contrast to previous regimes, the door is never welded shutSat Oct 3 2015 - 01:00
Mike Ross still Mr Reliable when squeeze comes onIreland will need tighthead to be his usual durable self if they hope to fulfil ambitions at tournamentSat Oct 3 2015 - 01:00
Schmidt ups the ante with selection to face ItalyJared Payne and Rob Kearney miss clash with injuries as Sergio Parisse returns for AzzurriFri Oct 2 2015 - 13:15
Wales hold off brave Fiji in helter skelter encounterFree-spirited Fiji run in stunning try at Millennium StadiumThu Oct 1 2015 - 20:58
Rob Kearney and Jared Payne ruled outSimon Zebo to start at fullback with Robbie Henshaw to finally see some actionThu Oct 1 2015 - 18:54
Wales’ walking wounded can tough it out against FijiLoss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific IslandersThu Oct 1 2015 - 01:00
Simon Zebo eager to step into the breach if Rob Kearney misses outVersatile Munster man eyeing starting fullback spot if injury rules out Leinster rivalWed Sep 30 2015 - 20:13
Jared Payne’s ‘bruised foot’ sees him sit out trainingFullback Rob Kearney remains the other doubt for Italy gameWed Sep 30 2015 - 15:00
Rob Kearney may miss Italy game in bid to be fully-fit for FranceRobbie Henshaw expected to make World cup debut against ItalyTue Sep 29 2015 - 17:44
Tommy Bowe says criticism of Jared Payne is wide of markWorld Cup pundits blaming Ireland’s lack of attacking fluidity on centre from New ZealandTue Sep 29 2015 - 08:59
Ireland’s Simon Zebo travels home on compassionate leaveRob Kearney a doubt for match against Italy, with Rob Henshaw likely to returnMon Sep 28 2015 - 23:25
Rob Kearney a doubt for Italy with Robbie Henshaw to returnFullback suffered a gluteal strain during Ireland’s win over Romania at WembleyMon Sep 28 2015 - 11:59
Jared Payne’s sound fundamentals put him at centre of Schmidt’s plansIreland’s cleverest of Kiwi recruits never quits – pick any phase of play and there he isMon Sep 28 2015 - 05:00
Heyneke Meyer wants intense pressure to create new Springbok diamondsSouth Africa get World Cup back on track with victory over Samoa but injuries mount upMon Sep 28 2015 - 01:01
Backup players take full advantage of opportunityCompetition for places becoming fiercer by the minuteSun Sep 27 2015 - 21:21
Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strengthGavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against SamoaSun Sep 27 2015 - 11:34
Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful responseSouth Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to JapanSat Sep 26 2015 - 01:00
Ian Madigan: All set to fly, but ready to put in a shift at scrumhalfBrother Dave’s tips on playing number nine could benefit the younger MadiganSat Sep 26 2015 - 01:00
No Henshaw in squad as Schmidt makes 12 changes for RomaniaCian Healy starts at Wembley while Ian Madigan is preferred to Paddy JacksonFri Sep 25 2015 - 12:45
Cian Healy to start for Ireland against RomaniaManager Mick Kearney confirms every member of 31-man squad fit for WembleyThu Sep 24 2015 - 20:30
Scotland’s second half show sees Blossoms wilt at KingsholmVern Cotter’s side open World Cup campaign in style with comfortable win over JapanWed Sep 23 2015 - 16:57
Heyneke Meyer aims to galvanise with strongest selection‘If we back each other more SA will be much better place with less hate and violence’Wed Sep 23 2015 - 13:51
South Africa aim to bounce back as redemption beckons against SamoaSpringboks accept loss to Japan but say it is now time to move on and face up to realityMon Sep 21 2015 - 22:05
Cian Healy opts for baby steps as rhinoceros runs stay in lockerIreland prop admits nerve damage affected not only career but also quality of lifeMon Sep 21 2015 - 01:01