Ireland face moment of truth as they bid to reach first semi-finalSchmidt’s men can dig deep against Pumas and spoil southern hemisphere partySat Oct 17 2015 - 13:26
Ireland beware as Los Pumas embrace rhythms of own football godsArgentina team are playing brand of rugby that has Maradona cheering in standsSat Oct 17 2015 - 05:03
France haunted All Blacks in past but unlikely to do so at presentPhilippe Saint-André’s side don’t look like an outfit that can upset world championsSat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00
RWC 2015: Sexton and Earls set to start against ArgentinaJoe Schmidt will name his side for Rugby World Cup quarter-final at lunchtime on FridayFri Oct 16 2015 - 09:43
Rugby World Cup: Hotel prices soar in CardiffThe average price recorded for a hotel room on Saturday night is an eye-watering €1,664Thu Oct 15 2015 - 16:02
In-form Juan Martin Hernández rediscovers his strut in time for IrelandTalented centre revelling in expansive approach of 2015 Argentina teamThu Oct 15 2015 - 08:57
IRFU stance on protective goggles frustrates Ian McKinleyEx-Leinster player who lost vision in one eye being denied a full-time contract with ZebreThu Oct 15 2015 - 01:00
Ireland players vow to make Paul O’Connell proudGlowing tributes paid to Munster legend as he confirms end of international careerWed Oct 14 2015 - 08:55
Gerry Thornley: O’Connell Ireland’s most inspiring player everMunster legend lacked perfect finale but we can only look back on career with aweWed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00
RWC 2015: Seán O’Brien handed one-week banIreland and Leinster flanker will miss World Cup quarter-final against Argentina on SundayTue Oct 13 2015 - 21:28
Gerry Thornley: ‘Superman indeed, and in deed and word’‘Paul O’Connell is a product of the AIL game who was born for the professional game’Tue Oct 13 2015 - 13:20
Gerry Thornley: Cowman, McNulty among unsung heroesJoe Schmidt has built not only excellent team but a backroom set-up to matchTue Oct 13 2015 - 05:45
No dwelling on lost players for Kearney and teamThough sad to lose their captain, Ireland need to focus on moving on, says KearneyTue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00
Sean O’Brien defence to be based on his disciplinary recordJoe Schmidt maintains he was held off the ball and struck with an open handMon Oct 12 2015 - 21:54
Royal visit for Irish rugby players at Buckingham PalaceBefore leaving the Celtic Manor, Rory McIlroy dropped in to give a golfing master classMon Oct 12 2015 - 14:43
Thornley: Inspired Ireland soak up punishment and stand tallSchmidt’s men set for quarter-final with Argentina after magnificent displayMon Oct 12 2015 - 00:30
Ireland secure famous victory over France in CardiffRob Kearney and Conor Murray tries set up a maiden World Cup win over Les BleusSun Oct 11 2015 - 23:37
Major parts of the puzzle seem to be coming together for FranceFreddy Michalak has become a leader and the French pack looks increasingly formidableSat Oct 10 2015 - 19:26
Joe Schmidt ready for combative French encounter‘Sometimes, as even Sir Alex Ferguson said, you definitely need a bit of luck’Sat Oct 10 2015 - 01:00
Ireland have enough to win if our main men turn upBare knuckle ride in prospect as crunch pool game against French likely to be attritionalFri Oct 9 2015 - 22:30
Devin Toner and Cian Healy may return for French clashPayne, Rob Kearney also likely to start as Schmidt expected to retain tried, trustedFri Oct 9 2015 - 01:36
Slimmed-down Uini Atonio set to have big impact for FranceNew Zealand-born prop likely to provide a huge physical challenge off the bench against IrelandThu Oct 8 2015 - 01:00
France's Racing Metro cohort vow to hunt down Johnny Sexton‘It is imperative to go after him, to tire him so that he finds it tough to make the calls’Wed Oct 7 2015 - 21:26
Jared Payne and Rob Kearney set to return for IrelandKicking coach Richie Murphy confirms both players are fit and ready to face FranceWed Oct 7 2015 - 08:21
‘We’re going to have to be on our game’ – Seán O’BrienFrance are ‘a very different team in World Cups’, says Ireland flankerWed Oct 7 2015 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: It's hard to love this France sideModern side a more practical version of the teams that lit up previous World CupsTue Oct 6 2015 - 07:45
Ireland leave it a little too close for comfort against ItalyQuarter-final place secured but this wasn’t remotely good enoughMon Oct 5 2015 - 01:00
Ireland do enough to beat Italy in scrappy encounterKeith Earls’ first-half try made him Ireland’s leading ever World Cup try scorerSun Oct 4 2015 - 20:13
Ireland poised to pick up pace against ItalyJoe Schmidt’s side eye quarter-final place but expect the Italians to come out swingingSun Oct 4 2015 - 14:29
Michael Cheika interview: ‘What I’m doing is pleasure and passion’Australia coach is proud to be leading a ‘very multicultural team’ at the World CupSat Oct 3 2015 - 05:00
Robbie Henshaw set for World Cup debut in strong selectionJared Payne and Rob Kearney injuries may force Schmidt to deviate from first-choice XVFri Oct 2 2015 - 01:06
Michael Cheika happy to focus on Australia’s strengthsCoach’s selection against England a repeat of the team that defeated All Blacks in AugustFri Oct 2 2015 - 01:00
McLean hoping for a major improvement as Italy head for last-chance saloonItaly’s naturalised Aussie believes Sergio Parisse’s return can galvanise teamThu Oct 1 2015 - 01:00
Sergio Parisse takes part in Italian trainingCaptain confident of return from injury for Ireland encounterThu Oct 1 2015 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Ireland ready for the heavy liftingRob Keaney’s injury setback may well mean start for returning Simon Zebo at fullbackWed Sep 30 2015 - 01:11
Keith Earls takes flight for Ireland once moreMunster speed merchant has found rich vein of form having regained full fitnessWed Sep 30 2015 - 00:56
Gerry Thornley: Gatland unbelievers, look at the factsWales head coach is a specialist in preparing teams for tournaments and one-off gamesTue Sep 29 2015 - 07:19
Gerry Thornley: Ireland turn attention to pivotal Italian jobJoe Schmidt pays tribute to record crowd at Wembley who are ‘over here helping us’Mon Sep 28 2015 - 06:00
Dominant Ireland cruise to bonus point win over RomaniaTommy Bowe and Keith Earls both score twice as Joe Schmidt’s side top Pool DMon Sep 28 2015 - 01:00
Gatland delighted with Wales win despite growing injury listStuart Lancaster ‘disappointed’ with England defeat as Australia loomSun Sep 27 2015 - 21:33
Wounded Wales go to well and find just enough to quench home firesWarren Gatland’s men overcome steep odds after England fail to convert superioritySun Sep 27 2015 - 18:58
Strong ‘second string’ Ireland have their chance to impressHenshaw the notable absentee as much-changed XV set for run-out at packed WembleySun Sep 27 2015 - 16:22
Wounded Welsh dragon gets back up to slay England in thrillerGareth Davies’s late try and Dan Biggar’s monster kick complete amazing comebackSun Sep 27 2015 - 02:07
England likely to prove too strong for injury-ravaged WalesVictory at Twickenham will prove beyond abilities of Warren Gatland’s patchwork sideSat Sep 26 2015 - 16:50
Multiple changes on the cards as Schmidt sticks to overall planBy Sunday, Ireland’s coach expects all 31 players to have seen competitive actionFri Sep 25 2015 - 12:43
RWC Letter: London now calling for IrelandWembley and the Olympic Stadium more unfamiliar to Irish players than CardiffFri Sep 25 2015 - 01:00
Springboks vow to get physical against SamoaSouth Africa coach Heyneke Meyer calls on nation to unite as he plots survival routeThu Sep 24 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s Donnacha Ryan takes lessons from long lay-offMunster secondrow no longer looks too far ahead or lets stress get the better of himThu Sep 24 2015 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton sits out training but fit to face RomaniaHenderson and O’Mahony also available while Henshaw a doubt for Wembley clashWed Sep 23 2015 - 15:32
How Dave Kearney gave himself puncher’s chance of making World CupIreland winger pulled out all stops, including sparring in ring with brother RobWed Sep 23 2015 - 01:01