Rugby World Cup

Irish Times Rugby coverage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Stay up-to-date with the latest news as Andy Farrell's Ireland side chase glory.

Japan accuse Cian Healy of illegal scrummaging tactics

Tighthead Yusuke Kizu questions Ireland’s set-piece ahead of Saturday’s Pool A match

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 09:29

Cory Hill released from Wales squad after losing fitness battle

Secondrow fails to recover from leg fracture and is replaced in Japan by Bradely Davies

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 08:21

Gerry Thornley says welcome back Ireland, Wales start in style against Georgia

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By Patrick MaddenTue Sept 24 2019 - 07:35

Gerry Thornley: Ireland forwards a match for any pack in the world

Ryan-Henderson shaping up as one of the great Irish secondrow partnerships

By Gerry ThornleyTue Sept 24 2019 - 06:10

Rugby World Cup: Ireland enjoy splendid isolation as they prepare for Japan test

Remote hotel an ideal location for Schmidt and his squad to hone their game plan

By Gerry ThornleyTue Sept 24 2019 - 01:00

Rugby World Cup: Healy and Ireland back in the bubble as thoughts turn to Japan

All talk of prospective quarter-final against the Springboks parked ahead of meeting with hosts

By Gerry ThornleyTue Sept 24 2019 - 01:00

Rugby World Cup: Kamaishi set to play emotional role in tournament’s staging

Stadium is built on site of two schools destroyed in the tsunami that followed 2011 earthquake

By Andy BullMon Sept 23 2019 - 19:09

Rugby World Cup: Nothing lost in translation as Japan’s players prepare for Ireland clash

Host nation well aware of strengths and opportunities ahead of Saturday’s game

By Keith DugganMon Sept 23 2019 - 16:33

Wales restore some calm after the storm to bat away Georgia challenge

Warren Gatland’s side fly out of the blocks before a second-half battle in Toyota City

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Sept 23 2019 - 15:14

An Irishman’s Rugby World Cup: ‘So many Japanese people dressed in green’

‘I found myself singing Molly Malone with a Japanese Irish band on the main street of one of Japan’s biggest cities’

By Andrew McCarthyMon Sept 23 2019 - 15:00

Ireland’s stay at the top of the rankings a short-lived one

All Blacks take number one spot back after their win over South Africa on Saturday

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 14:00

Added Time: Are you Team Jamie or Team Eddie?

Living is easy after an opening weekend that couldn’t have gone a lot better

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 12:32

Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the game

The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Sept 23 2019 - 10:09

AJ MacGinty named at outhalf for USA’s clash with England

Eagles’ preparations for Thursday’s match have been hampered by Typhoon Tapah

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 08:30

Scotland’s Hamish Watson ruled out of Rugby World Cup

Backrow suffered serious knee injury during opening defeat to Ireland in Yokohama

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 08:22

Ireland fly out of the blocks, Johnny Sexton to be fit for Japan clash

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Mon Sept 23 2019 - 07:45

Rugby World Cup: Johnny Sexton to be fit for Japan match after thigh injury

O’Mahony and Aki both ‘on track’ after HIAs, Henshaw to return to ‘organised training’

By Gavin CumiskeyMon Sept 23 2019 - 07:31

No matter how Rugby World Cup turns out, Joe Schmidt’s legacy is secure

Tipping Point: We have up to six weeks left with best coach Irish rugby – arguably Irish sport – has had

By Malachy ClerkinMon Sept 23 2019 - 06:16

Owen Doyle on World Cup refereeing: TMOs go MIA

Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend

By Owen DoyleMon Sept 23 2019 - 06:09

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks recast their game to devastating effect

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

By Gerry ThornleyMon Sept 23 2019 - 06:00

Liam Toland: Clinical Ireland do their job with distinction

Scotland were firstly not allowed to play but also, worryingly for them, failed to perform

By Liam TolandMon Sept 23 2019 - 05:00

Tokyo citizens take time out to extend the hand of friendship

The sheer scale of the city is overwhelming but rugby visitors receive a warm welcome

By Keith DugganMon Sept 23 2019 - 04:00

Rugby World Cup: Henderson hits the ground running in Japan

Incoming Ulster captain’s secondrow partnership with James Ryan looks formidable

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Sept 23 2019 - 00:30

Rugby World Cup: Questioning of the back three gives Conway added motivation

James Ryan delighted with pack’s lineout work and the try scored off a rolling maul

By Gerry ThornleyMon Sept 23 2019 - 00:01

Rugby World Cup: Ireland make a loud statement of intent against Scotland

Joe Schmidt’s well-oiled machine was back to its brilliant best in a sodden Yokohama

By Gerry ThornleySun Sept 22 2019 - 23:00

Ireland bid Scotland sayonara with 27-3 win in Japan

Even the rain turned up to witness the green monster Schmidt’s defensive set-up has become

By Keith DugganSun Sept 22 2019 - 22:00

Rugby World Cup: Stander not letting Springboks enter thoughts just yet

Ireland likely on course to face South Africa in quarter-finals after win over Scotland

By Gavin CummiskeySun Sept 22 2019 - 20:13

Rugby World Cup: Ireland now on a collision course with South Africa

Six-day turnaround before Japan may be cutting it fine for Aki and O’Mahony

By Gerry ThornleySun Sept 22 2019 - 20:00

Cheering Ireland and challenging homelessness in the same breath

Rugby World Cup: Watching a match on TV normally the last thing on homeless person’s mind

By Conor PopeSun Sept 22 2019 - 18:37

‘Men against boys from the off’: the Scottish press react to Ireland’s 27-3 win

A dominant Irish performance and a dismal Scotland showing create the perfect storm

By Patrick MaddenSun Sept 22 2019 - 17:00

Rugby World Cup TV View: Ireland find their game-flow as Jamie and Eddie get it on

Ireland put on a dreamy Sunday morning show to banish opening day nerves

By Mary HanniganSun Sept 22 2019 - 15:15

Rugby World Cup: Five key moments in Ireland’s destruction of Scotland

From Iain Henderson’s break to Andrew Conway’s try it was a perfect night for Ireland

By Johnny WattersonSun Sept 22 2019 - 15:12

Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

By Gavin CummiskeySun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00

Gerry Thornley on Ireland’s impressive win; England forced to work by Tonga

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By Ruaidhrí CrokeSun Sept 22 2019 - 14:26

Rugby World Cup: Schmidt frustrated by Ireland’s six-day turnaround

Peter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki could struggle to make Japan game after HIAs

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 14:20

Rugby World Cup: Talking points from Ireland’s victory over Scotland

Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener

By John O'SullivanSun Sept 22 2019 - 13:54

Rugby World Cup: England huff and puff in win over Tonga

Manu Tuilagi secured a bonus point late on as Eddie Jones’ men got off to a winning point

By Robert KitsonSun Sept 22 2019 - 13:44

Irish fans outperform Scots as game turns into Irish sing-song

Our ability to materialise on any foreign field must be in running for ninth wonder of world

By Frank McNallySun Sept 22 2019 - 13:29

Rugby World Cup: Townsend seeks answers over Scotland’s lacklustre display

‘The players are very disappointed and we didn’t play as the best version of ourselves tonight’

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 13:05

Rugby World Cup: Australia’s Reece Hodge cited after win over Fiji

Peceli Yato failed a HIA after being on the end of a no-arms tackle from the Australian

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 13:01

Ireland 27 Scotland 3: Scotland player ratings

It was a disappointing opening to the Rugby World Cup for Scotland in Yokohama

By Johnny WattersonSun Sept 22 2019 - 12:28

Ireland 27 Scotland 3: Ireland player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey runs the rule over Joe Schmidt’s side after their victory over Scotland

By Gavin CummiskeySun Sept 22 2019 - 12:05

Rugby World Cup: Ireland take a bow after near perfect opening night

Memories of Twickenham melt away in Yokohama rain as Joe Schmidt’s side start on front foot

By Keith DugganSun Sept 22 2019 - 11:48

Rugby World Cup: Ireland burst out of the blocks to crush Scotland

Only black spots in Yokohama were Peter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki coming off injured

By Gerry ThornleySun Sept 22 2019 - 10:42

Rugby World Cup: England v Tonga

Eddie Jones' men get their campaign underway in Sapporo against Tonga. Join Patrick Madden for all of the action LIVE!

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 10:04

Rugby World Cup: Italy run in a magnificent seven in win over Namibia

Africans took the lead before Conor O’Shea’s side took control soon after

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 08:55

New Zealand fans vent frustration at TV black out

Streaming service the only place to watch New Zealand’s pool games in real time

By Eleanor Ainge RoySat Sept 21 2019 - 16:47

Rassie Erasmus far from discouraged despite another All Blacks defeat

‘The two times they scored tries we weren’t organised. That is why they showed their class’

By Keith DugganSat Sept 21 2019 - 14:53

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen pragmatic after Springboks win

New Zealand coach praises beaten South Africa after ‘titanic struggle’ in Yokohama

By Gerry ThornleySat Sept 21 2019 - 14:40

All Blacks down Springboks in thriller, all eyes on Ireland’s opener

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By Patrick MaddenSat Sept 21 2019 - 14:15

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