Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17
1 month ago

Ireland rookies impress as penalty-ridden Fiji dominated 52-17

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland’s fresh charges gave coach Andy Farrell options to ponder for the autumn rugby closer against Australia after they comfortably handled Fiji 52-17 on Saturday. On debut, Gus McCarthy deepened Ireland’s grand stock of hookers with no-look passes and a try after two crooked throw-ins in another shaky lineout, while flanker Cormac Izuchukwu stood out with a high work rate. To get the win, play some nice rugby — could’ve, should’ve done better at times — but I thought we controlled the game very well.” Captain Caelan Doris, up for world player of the year on Sunday, launched Ireland’s scoring with a fifth-minute try after McCarthy burst around the back of a lineout. McCarthy scored from a rolling maul, Hansen got his second try and Ronan Kelleher completed Ireland’s biggest win over Fiji in 22 years.

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Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

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Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Farrell’s Ireland beat Australia 22-19 before he heads off to the British and Irish Lions

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will head into his secondment with the British and Irish Lions on the back of a narrow win over Australia, the team he intends to bring down on next year’s tour. Asked if Australia was ready for the Lions, Schmidt said “maybe not yet.” “But,” he added, “I think — and I hope …

Penalty-bitten Ireland defends unbeaten record against Fiji in Dublin
1 month ago

Penalty-bitten Ireland defends unbeaten record against Fiji in Dublin

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Discipline is the over-riding issue when Ireland and Fiji meet in autumn rugby on Saturday for only the sixth time in 30 years. Two yellow cards were also conceded last week against the Pumas, raising the tally to nine in Ireland’s last nine tests. “Better discipline,” he said, and “more continuity which leads to more pressure on the …

New faces and Stockdale’s return – Ireland v Fiji talking points
1 month ago

New faces and Stockdale’s return – Ireland v Fiji talking points

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Ireland hold off Argentina fightback to return to winning ways in Dublin
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland hold off Argentina fightback to return to winning ways in Dublin

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Ireland holds out Pumas 22-19 for relieving win in Dublin
1 month, 1 week ago

Ireland holds out Pumas 22-19 for relieving win in Dublin

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland survived a thrilling comeback from Argentina to hold on for a relieving 22-19 win in a gritty autumn rugby test on Friday. While Ireland conceded another swag of penalties for a second straight test, it was the Pumas’ own indiscipline which cost them an historic first win in Dublin. Prop Francisco Gomez Kodela was yellow-carded with five …

Australia try in added time beats England 42-37 as Sua’ali’i makes eye-catching debut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia try in added time beats England 42-37 as Sua’ali’i makes eye-catching debut

Associated Press  

LONDON — Australia scored a try in the fourth minute of added time to beat England 42-37 win in a classic test match featuring an eye-catching rugby debut by code-hopper Joseph Sua’ali’i at Twickenham on Saturday. He set up one try with a deft offload over a defender and showcased his supreme athleticism to vindicate Australia coach Joe Schmidt’s decision …

Ireland v New Zealand as it happened: Result and reaction after All Blacks edge tight contest in Dublin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland v New Zealand as it happened: Result and reaction after All Blacks edge tight contest in Dublin

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Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

Associated Press  

Oct. 14, 2023 is a date which will live in infamy for Irish rugby. They meet on Friday in Dublin for the first time since the World Cup, memories fresher in Ireland minds than New Zealand’s. Ever since Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time in 2016 — under Kiwi coach Joe Schmidt — after 111 years of trying, …

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs

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All Blacks edge out England in thriller and Scotland thrashes Fiji
1 month, 2 weeks ago

All Blacks edge out England in thriller and Scotland thrashes Fiji

ABC  

England's George Ford has missed two last-gasp shots at goal, allowing New Zealand to claim a dramatic but scrappy autumn rugby series opener 24-22 win at Twickenham. England was denied a first home win over the All Blacks since 2012 despite perfect kicking off the tee by Marcus Smith, who went six for six for 17 points, but did miss …

Tonga beats New Zealand in thrilling rugby league Test in Auckland to reach Pacific Cup final
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tonga beats New Zealand in thrilling rugby league Test in Auckland to reach Pacific Cup final

ABC  

Tonga has reigned supreme in one of the greatest rugby league Test matches of all time, holding on to beat New Zealand 25-24 and qualify for its first-ever tier-one final. New Zealand 24-25 Tonga New Zealand Tries: Papali'i 36', Kini 51', Crossland 59', Tapine 67' Goals: Isaako 37', 52', 60', 69' Tonga Tries: S. Katoa 3', Fonua-Blake 23', Havili 27', …

Scotland Dominates Fiji in Record-Breaking Comeback Win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Scotland Dominates Fiji in Record-Breaking Comeback Win

Associated Press  

Scotland secured a record-breaking 57-17 victory over Fiji at Murrayfield on Saturday. Darcy Graham scored four tries, tying the Scotland all-time record, and also regained sole ownership of the national record he's held since July. He scored twice in each half in a dominant performance that saw Scotland dominate the rest of the way.

England outclass Samoa to seal series victory at Headingley
1 month, 2 weeks ago

England outclass Samoa to seal series victory at Headingley

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England Dominates Samoa in Rugby League Series Sweep
1 month, 3 weeks ago

England Dominates Samoa in Rugby League Series Sweep

Associated Press  

England secured a convincing 2-0 series sweep against Samoa after dominating the second test at Headingley. Tries from Herbie Farnworth and Jack Welsby were converted, while Harry Smith's penalty opened the scoring. England capitalized on Samoa's initial mistakes, scoring 20 unanswered points in the second half. The home side's defense held firm, with Junior Nsemba's late try for Samoa being …

Fiji tops US to reach Pacific Nations Cup final
3 months, 1 week ago

Fiji tops US to reach Pacific Nations Cup final

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Fiji stretched its Pacific Nations Cup rugby defense to the final after topping the United States by a hard-fought 22-3 on Saturday. The U.S. started and finished well but wasn’t clinical, while Fiji dominated the second and third quarters to put their first meeting in 10 years beyond doubt in a humid Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Japan and …

Creevy scores late as Argentina stuns New Zealand 38-30 in Rugby Championship
4 months, 1 week ago

Creevy scores late as Argentina stuns New Zealand 38-30 in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Veteran Agustin Creevy scored a try in the 69th minute as Argentina beat New Zealand 38-30 on Saturday in a thrilling Rugby Championship match which saw five lead changes in the second half. The 39-year-old hooker came off the bench in the last quarter to score his seventh try in tests and secure Argentina’s third win …

France struggles in Day 1 of the Olympic rugby sevens tournament
4 months, 4 weeks ago

France struggles in Day 1 of the Olympic rugby sevens tournament

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s powerhouse rugby sevens team had a shaky start on Day 1 of the Paris Olympics. New Zealand 40, Japan 12 New Zealand played a physical match and scored six tries to defeat Japan in its first match of the day. New Zealand 17, South Africa 5 Thanks to two tries from Moses Leo, the All Blacks moved …

Fiji and Ireland start sevens world series finale with last-gasp wins in Madrid
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Fiji and Ireland start sevens world series finale with last-gasp wins in Madrid

Associated Press  

MADRID — Fiji and Ireland pulled off last-gasp comeback wins against New Zealand and South Africa to begin the grand final of the rugby sevens world series in Madrid on Friday. New Zealand crushed Britain 49-14 with a hat trick of tries from the women’s series all-time leading try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, and Australia thumped Ireland 33-14 with braces from sisters …

Perenara equals Super Rugby try-scoring record as Hurricanes beat Chiefs 36-23 to stay unbeaten
8 months, 1 week ago

Perenara equals Super Rugby try-scoring record as Hurricanes beat Chiefs 36-23 to stay unbeaten

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Former All Blacks scrumhalf T.J. Perenara scored two tries to equal the tournament’s all-time try-scoring record as the Wellington-based Hurricanes beat the Hamilton-based Chiefs 36-23 on Saturday to stay unbeaten through eight rounds of Super Rugby Pacific. Peranara scored in the 17th minute as the Hurricanes used an overwhelming scrum advantage early to build a 17-7 …

Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13
9 months ago

Ireland wins back-to-back Six Nations after edging stubborn Scotland 17-13

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland won successive Six Nations by overcoming a bold Scotland, nerves and the late withdrawal of key man Hugo Keenan to prevail 17-13 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. Then a brilliant solo try by Scotland’s Huw Jones suddenly brought them within four points with three minutes left. “We’re probably only scratching the surface.” Ireland was stung again last …

Ireland win Six Nations with hard-fought victory over Scotland
9 months, 1 week ago

Ireland win Six Nations with hard-fought victory over Scotland

The Telegraph  

In large part, that was down to Scotland’s brave defensive performance. Scotland managed 259 tackles in the final reckoning, with a 92 per cent success rate, to Ireland’s 143. Andy Christie made 27 of them on his own and would have been a shoo-in for player of the match had Scotland managed to score a try in the final minutes …

England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham
9 months, 1 week ago

England v Ireland LIVE: Six Nations 2024 result and reaction from Twickenham

The Independent  

✕ Close Andy Farrell hails Ireland's composure with Six Nations win in France Marcus Smith slotted a last-minute drop goal as England ended Ireland’s double grand slam dream with an exhilarating 23-22 win in a display of their best attacking rugby for years to take the Six Nations championship to the final round. After Scotland’s shock loss to Italy, Ireland …

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell
9 months, 1 week ago

Ireland will have no problem bouncing back from loss to England – Andy Farrell

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Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland v Wales highlights: Result and reaction as hosts move closer to Six Nations 2024 rugby grand slam

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Stubborn Wales can’t stop Ireland’s grand slam march
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Stubborn Wales can’t stop Ireland’s grand slam march

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Ireland halfway to Grand Slam after putting down spirited Wales in Six Nations
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ireland halfway to Grand Slam after putting down spirited Wales in Six Nations

Associated Press  

DUBLIN — Ireland was halfway to the Grand Slam after putting down a spirited Wales by a harder-than-expected 31-7 in Six Nations rugby on Saturday. A harried Ireland twice lost men into the sin-bin in the second half but, with an unreliable set-piece against a well-oiled Irish defense, Wales didn’t look like scoring again. But Andrea Piardi, the first Italian …

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
10 months ago

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

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Rugby World Cup: England hold on to edge Argentina in third place playoff
1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby World Cup: England hold on to edge Argentina in third place playoff

Firstpost  

England finish third in the Rugby World Cup for the first time, with champions South Africa facing New Zealand in Saturday’s final Captain Owen Farrell kicked 16 points for England as they clung on to beat Argentina 26-23 on Friday to claim third place in the Rugby World Cup. Farrell’s contribution helped 2003 winners England finish third in the tournament …

New Zealand produces defensive masterclass to break Irish hearts in World Cup quarterfinal and set up Argentina clash
1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand produces defensive masterclass to break Irish hearts in World Cup quarterfinal and set up Argentina clash

ABC  

New Zealand has put in a brilliant defensive performance to prevail 28-24 over Ireland in a titanic World Cup quarter-final, setting up a meeting with Argentina for a place in the final and destroying Irish dreams of a first world title. Key points: New Zealand held on, defending their line while a man down during a tense final period of …

Ireland’s 37 phases of agony define greatest heartbreak as World Cup curse continues
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland’s 37 phases of agony define greatest heartbreak as World Cup curse continues

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New Zealand withstands Ireland comebacks to win Rugby World Cup quarterfinal classic
1 year, 2 months ago

New Zealand withstands Ireland comebacks to win Rugby World Cup quarterfinal classic

Associated Press  

PARIS — Wave after wave of Ireland’s green jerseys threw themselves at the New Zealand line with the clock ticking down and a Rugby World Cup semifinal at stake. “We’ve got memories of 2019 and slipping up in the semis so we’ve got to make sure that we’re in the house going for another big one.” Ireland goes home after …

Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland faces weight of history and might of All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarters

Associated Press  

PARIS — The weight of history on their backs. Judgement day for top-ranked Ireland comes on Saturday in a hugely anticipated Rugby World Cup quarterfinal showdown with the All Blacks in what is sure to be another heaving Stade de France bathed in shamrock green. Ireland is expected to as well on Saturday because it doesn’t hold any fear of …

5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash
1 year, 2 months ago

5 classic Ireland v New Zealand encounters ahead of heavyweight World Cup clash

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Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland confirms Rugby World Cup quarterfinal with All Blacks. England avoid upset, Wales lose star

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. This one was never close as Ireland cruised to a 17th straight win — one win behind the tier one world record — and led 36-0 before Scotland’s two tries. England gathered its scrambled senses from 17-8 down against Samoa …

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Ireland vs Scotland result and reaction as superb Irish punish Scots to reach quarter-finals
1 year, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Ireland vs Scotland result and reaction as superb Irish punish Scots to reach quarter-finals

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Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland ready for All Blacks in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after blitzing Scotland

Associated Press  

PARIS — Top-ranked Ireland underlined the burgeoning hype about it as the Rugby World Cup title favorite by reaching the quarterfinals on the back of four impressive pool wins. “The respect we have got for New Zealand is through the roof, and hopefully they have got a bit of respect for us.” Ireland blitzed Scotland by six tries to top …

Ireland faces stern Scotland test at Rugby World Cup. England and Wales prepare for quarters
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland faces stern Scotland test at Rugby World Cup. England and Wales prepare for quarters

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ireland’s famous — or infamous — reputation for never passing the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals could become irrelevant on Saturday when there’s a chance the No. South Africa lock Jean Kleyn, who played for Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup but not against Scotland, has seen the provocation for himself while playing for Irish club Munster against …

Scotland routs Romania 84-0 to set up Ireland showdown at the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Scotland routs Romania 84-0 to set up Ireland showdown at the Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

LILLE, France — Scotland confirmed the showdown it craves with Ireland for a place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after routing hapless Romania 84-0 on Saturday. Scotland rested 13 front-liners, who watched in comfort at Stade Pierre-Mauroy as their squad mates racked up 12 converted tries, 11 of them converted by Ben Healy, who added a try for a …

Ireland edges South Africa in Rugby World Cup clash of titans. England romp and Portugal draw
1 year, 2 months ago

Ireland edges South Africa in Rugby World Cup clash of titans. England romp and Portugal draw

Associated Press  

PARIS — Ireland defeated defending champion South Africa 13-8 in a No. Portugal couldn’t have come closer to its first Rugby World Cup win in Toulouse. Georgia’s record of winning at least one match at every Rugby World Cup since 2007 is under threat now, with games against Fiji and Wales to come. ENGLAND 71, Chile 0 Winger Henry Arundell …

Fiji beats Australia for the first time in 69 years at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Fiji beats Australia for the first time in 69 years at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — Tears of despair one week. Fiji defeated Australia 22-15 for the first time in 69 years and sent a jolt of euphoria through the Rugby World Cup on Sunday. Fiji came to the Rugby World Cup ranked higher than pool rivals Australia and Wales, and would have beaten Wales last weekend with even an ounce of luck. …

Fiji shock Australia in biggest upset of 2023 Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Fiji shock Australia in biggest upset of 2023 Rugby World Cup

The Telegraph  

The Wallabies meanwhile are absolutely desperate. Having only defeated Georgia this year they now have to beat Wales in Lyon to have a hope of avoiding the shame of becoming the first Australia side to miss the knockout stages, which in turn could put Wales’ place in the quarter-finals in jeopardy. But the way Australia failed to convert their brief …

Ireland ready for Springboks after taking apart Tonga at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland ready for Springboks after taking apart Tonga at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

NANTES, France — Ireland accounted for Tonga 59-16 and accounted for all fingers, toes, arms and legs in mostly good order after a successful Rugby World Cup gamble on Saturday. But Ireland’s key players got through unscathed, they got the bruising hit-out needed, and a Tonga team self-described as its best ever was taken apart clinically. Sexton, critical to Ireland’s …

Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga
1 year, 3 months ago

Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga

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Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale
1 year, 3 months ago

Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale

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Wales barely holds off Fiji to win in another classic Rugby World Cup meeting
1 year, 3 months ago

Wales barely holds off Fiji to win in another classic Rugby World Cup meeting

Associated Press  

BORDEAUX, France — The tryline was right there in front of Semi Radradra. Alas, the center spilled the ball, Wales players heaved a huge sigh of relief and they celebrated a breathless 32-26 win in the latest instalment of the teams’ gripping World Cup rivalry on Sunday. Fiji came strong at the end, but I’m really thrilled for this group …

Sexton returns and leads a record-setting day for Ireland at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Sexton returns and leads a record-setting day for Ireland at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

BORDEAUX, France — Jonathan Sexton was bent over, clutching his left wrist, and Ireland and its supporters held their breath. Ireland’s prized asset in their determined bid to win the Rugby World Cup for the first time was playing his first match in six months on Saturday and appeared in pain. The 82 was Ireland’s highest World Cup score, and …

History of Ireland’s failure to get past Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
1 year, 3 months ago

History of Ireland’s failure to get past Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

Associated Press  

Generations of Ireland’s best players have never known what it’s like to win a Rugby World Cup knockout match. Success is conditional, as one of Ireland’s greatest, Paul O’Connell, explained in his biography about their goals for his fourth and last World Cup in 2015: “Success for us would be playing to our potential. It was a major oversight.” 2003 …

Ireland as ready as it ever has been to crack Rugby World Cup hoodoo
1 year, 3 months ago

Ireland as ready as it ever has been to crack Rugby World Cup hoodoo

Associated Press  

Let’s get the numbers out of the way for an exceptional Ireland rugby team. 7 — defeats in 38 tests in this Rugby World Cup cycle. That team came together only once in the World Cup warmups this month, for the last home match of the year: England came to spoil but the Irish netted five tries in third gear. …

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