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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.

Joey Carbery ticking off the boxes as he gathers momentum

‘You can certainly benefit from being a 10 playing fullback because you can kind of get a feel for the game’

By Johnny WattersonThu Jun 27 2019 - 06:00

Trip of a lifetime – make the most of a visit to Japan for the Rugby World Cup

Thousands of Ireland fans are expected to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun

By John O'SullivanTue Jun 25 2019 - 07:15

Rory Best makes case for increasing World Cup squads

Injuries bound to cause major headaches for coaches at World Cup later this year

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Jun 06 2019 - 06:00

Grounded Stockdale unlikely to get carried away by success

Deep Christian faith underpins the prolific try-scoring winger’s perspective on life

By Johnny WattersonMon Jun 03 2019 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley’s end of term report: Did Ireland's peaks come too early?

Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provinces

By Gerry ThornleySat Jun 01 2019 - 06:30

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s initial World Cup squad follows predictable lines

The inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catching

By Gerry ThornleyWed May 29 2019 - 06:39

Gordon D'Arcy: Preparation for Japan will surpass anything we have ever known

There won’t be any good excuses. Ireland will be good enough at the World Cup or they won’t

By Gavin CummiskeyWed May 29 2019 - 06:00

Joe Schmidt reveals 44-man training squad for Rugby World Cup

Munster duo Jean Kleyn and Mike Haley the only uncapped members of summer party

Tue May 28 2019 - 15:05

Seán O’Brien ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup plans

Backrow forward set to undergo hip operation as Ireland career looks at an end

Sun May 26 2019 - 15:22

Joe Schmidt outlines how he will cut down World Cup squad

A timeline set by World Rugby says that all countries must cut down to 31 players

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Apr 18 2019 - 13:19

Uri Geller says England will win World Cup with his help

Eddie Jones is said to be looking for an expert to help with team’s psychological problems

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 12:20

Ireland may need to follow England’s example for Rugby World Cup

Gerry Thornley: Irish team can rebuild momentum by matching 2003 formula

By Gerry ThornleyTue Mar 05 2019 - 08:03

Pacific Island nations to vote on 2019 Rugby World Cup boycott

Joe Schmidt’s Ireland are due to face Samoa in their final Pool A fixture in Japan

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:36

Former Samoa lock calls for Pacific Island nations to boycott World Cup

Daniel Leo furious over plans to exclude Fiji, Samoa and Tonga from Nations League

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Feb 28 2019 - 19:15

Johnny Sexton leads criticism of World League proposal

Ireland outhalf says plans for 2020 are ‘out of touch’ and could harm player welfare

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 09:14

Jones needs to build England’s strength in depth

With one eye on the World Cup, England need to start planning for the inevitable ‘what ifs’

By Andy BullTue Feb 26 2019 - 17:50

The big interview: Conor Murray ready to kick on after hiccup

‘I want to be the best, definitely, and I know that in the first two games I can be better’

By Gerry ThornleySat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00

Liam Toland: Ireland must change game plan to ensure World Cup success

Six Nations has shown opposition teams understand our game plan

By Liam TolandFri Feb 22 2019 - 07:00

Seán O’Brien hopes to continue Ireland career after Exiles move

Players who ply their trade outside of Ireland aren’t normally considered for selection

By John O'SullivanTue Feb 19 2019 - 14:52

Seán O’Brien to remain in World Cup plans despite London Irish move

Devin Toner out for two months after undergoing ankle surgery

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Feb 08 2019 - 14:06

Japan still far away as Ireland focus on Scotland

‘There is so much rugby to be played between now and then,’ says prop Kilcoyne on RWC

By Johnny WattersonThu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland will need a Plan C to get to a World Cup semi-final

Physical standards were not met against England but a defeat such as this can cleanse the soul

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Feb 06 2019 - 06:00

Make or break: Nine Ireland players who need to lay down World Cup marker

The competition for Joe Schmidt’s squad for this year’s tournament in Japan is intense

By John O'SullivanSat Feb 02 2019 - 15:25

Ireland captain Rory Best not thinking past the World Cup

On this very week before last season’s opener Best considered resigning as captain

By Gerry ThornleyFri Feb 01 2019 - 14:24

Simon Zebo not holding out much hope for an Ireland recall

Racing 92 winger admits Rugby World Cup hopes would likely hinge on an injury crisis

By Johnny WattersonMon Jan 28 2019 - 13:23

Gerry Thornley: Life after Joe Schmidt - it's a very unnerving thought

Narrow margins and intense competition define a tournament like no other for coach

By Gerry ThornleySat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00

In their own words: Ireland’s rise to a world rugby powerhouse

Donald McRae talks to players past and present ahead of the start of the Six Nations

By Donald McRaeFri Jan 25 2019 - 16:15

Japanese shops to stop stocking adult magazines for 2019 RWC

7-Eleven and Lawson Inc will remove the magazines during RWC and the Olympics

Tue Jan 22 2019 - 12:22

‘Huge demand’ expected for next phase of Rugby World Cup tickets

Games featuring Ireland, England, New Zealand and Japan will attract the most demand

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Jan 14 2019 - 16:29

Rory Best: Johnny Sexton ‘wants to be the best in the world’

Ireland captain says his outhalf won’t settle for one World Player of the Year award

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 16:31

Gordon D’Arcy: My Ireland teams did not fulfill their potential

My Ireland teams lacked the current levels of streamlined preparation. That’s the difference

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Jan 09 2019 - 06:00

Ireland hit the scoring stakes hard in historic year

In 24 matches, 37 different individual players crossed the line for Joe Schmidt's side

By John O'SullivanThu Dec 20 2018 - 06:28

Jacob Stockdale relishing role as spearhead of Ireland’s success

Winger reflects on a dream year and looks ahead to World Cup in Japan

By Donald McRaeMon Dec 17 2018 - 18:21

Michael Cheika will lead Wallabies to Rugby World Cup in Japan

Australia head coach will have to report to a director of rugby, Scott Johnson

Mon Dec 17 2018 - 09:11

English Premiership stars could arrive late to World Cup squads

Wales and Scotland could be heavily hit as league hold back players until mid-August

By Gerard MeagherFri Dec 14 2018 - 17:26

Steve Hansen departure to coincide with huge challenges for All Blacks

He has been part of the team’s coaching staff as head coach or assistant coach since 2004

By Bret HarrisFri Dec 14 2018 - 11:15

Steve Hansen to step down from New Zealand job after World Cup

‘I just think that after 16 years it is the right time to move on after the World Cup’

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 20:48

Joe Schmidt turned down New Zealand approach to sign Ireland extension

NZ Rugby chief Steve Tew confirms offer was made late last year

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 14:54

Gordon D’Arcy: My cautionary tale of chasing World Cup glory

In 2015, focused on getting picked for Ireland, I broke the cardinal rule: Do Your Job

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Dec 05 2018 - 06:00

Rob Kearney to keep on playing after Rugby World Cup

Ahead of weekend clash against Bath, fullback says he wants new contract

By Johnny WattersonTue Dec 04 2018 - 06:00

The Offload: Competition looks fierce for 31 spots for Japan

Little rest forthcoming for England’s busy international contingent

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Dec 03 2018 - 10:45

Ledesma looks to increase Argentina squad’s depth for World Cup

Coach says scrum rules in domestic game have been ‘detrimental to all Argentine rugby’

By Andy BullFri Nov 30 2018 - 22:30

Jared Payne: Schmidt will be eager to finish on a high

Hooker Rob Herring returns to the Ulster squad for Saturday's clash with Cardiff Blues

By Michael SadlierWed Nov 28 2018 - 06:00

Joe Schmidt will leave Ireland after 2019 Rugby World Cup

Kiwi has been head coach since 2013 and has led the team to unprecedented success

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 09:02

Ireland’s Johnny Sexton named World Player of the Year

Joe Schmidt wins Coach of the Year as Ireland are named as Team of the Year for 2018

Sun Nov 25 2018 - 22:11

Gary Gold: Ireland ‘one of the sure favourites’ for World Cup

USA head coach praises current depth of talent in Irish rugby after heavy defeat

By Johnny WattersonSat Nov 24 2018 - 22:05

Matt Williams: New Zealand myth shattered forever

Winning the World Cup is not just a dream, it can become a reality

By Matt WilliamsFri Nov 23 2018 - 20:30

Sleeping giant: US rugby ready for its great awakening

As USA prepares to play Ireland this weekend, the US eyes up hosting World Cup 2027

By Johnny WattersonFri Nov 23 2018 - 06:00

RTÉ secure rights to broadcast 14 Rugby World Cup fixtures

Eir Sport have rights for tournament in Japan but Ireland games will be on free-to-air

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 13:19

RTÉ agrees sub-licensing deal with Eir for rugby world cup

Some 14 matches in 2019 tournament will be available free-to-air

By Laura SlatteryThu Nov 22 2018 - 11:51

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