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.

Vern Cotter handed one-year extension by Scotland

New Zealander will remain with side until 2017 at least

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 17:41

Mako Vunipola admits England training camp was ‘a bit like torture’

Loosehead prop questioned ‘why I wanted to play this sport’ during Denver stay

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 17:39

Heyneke Meyer says he has full backing of South Africa squad

Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 12:25

Racist claims overshadow South Africa’s World Cup preparations

Union accuses ‘rugby mafia and white establishment’ of excluding black players

By Bill CorcoranWed Aug 12 2015 - 07:34

Injured Andrew Trimble ruled out of Scotland game

Winger’s right foot ‘a source of concern’ as Madigan set to start at outhalf on Saturday

By Gerry ThornleyWed Aug 12 2015 - 01:00

Paul O’Connell: Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year

Ireland captain enjoying preparation for his fourth World Cup campaign with Ireland

By Gerry ThornleyTue Aug 11 2015 - 20:30

Wales boosted after George North comes through contact session

Winger wasn’t risked in Ireland warm-up game as he continues concussion recovery

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 20:17

Dave Kilcoyne hoping to seize World Cup chance against Scotland

Munster prop set to start at the Aviva as questions continue over Cian Healy’s fitness

By John O'SullivanTue Aug 11 2015 - 17:08

Andrew Trimble ruled out of Scotland World Cup warm-up game

Marty Moore and Luke Fitzgerald available after recovering from shoulder injuries

By John O'SullivanTue Aug 11 2015 - 14:47

Henry Pyrgos to captain Scotland against Ireland

Chris Cusiter’s hopes of making World Cup waning with scrumhalf not training with squad

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 12:07

Impressive Darren Cave would love another chance to shine

Ulsterman lays down marker with strong try-scoring performance against Wales

By Gerry ThornleyTue Aug 11 2015 - 01:08

England give Sam Burgess his first start

Rugby League convert will make his debut against France next weekend

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 19:35

Tommy O’Donnell out of Rugby World Cup with dislocated hip

Munster openside ruled out of tournament after injury sustained in Wales warm-up win

By Gerry ThornleyMon Aug 10 2015 - 13:27

Ireland deftly avoided the dangers as Wales fell into all the pitfalls

Ireland looked weeks, if not months, ahead of Wales in almost every facet

By Liam TolandMon Aug 10 2015 - 08:30

Slick Ireland show their greater strength in depth

Impressive display bore hallmarks of a squad well-coached by Joe Schmidt

By Gerry ThornleyMon Aug 10 2015 - 01:00

Felix Jones sees good points but concedes there is work to be done

Tommy O’Donnell injury a poignant reminder of how best laid plans can go wrong

By Gerry ThornleyMon Aug 10 2015 - 01:00

TV View: Scrambled rugby coverage had viewers tweaking their channels

The BBC and RTÉ similarly covered first pre-Rugby World Cup match

By John O'SullivanMon Aug 10 2015 - 00:50

Argentina display Pumas spirit in upsetting South Africa

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers fractured his jaw in tough encounter

Sun Aug 09 2015 - 22:39

Australia’s win exposes All Blacks’ facade of invincibility ahead of World Cup

Michael Cheika already playing down expectations after Sydney win

By Rajiv MaharajSun Aug 09 2015 - 13:23

Schmidt hoping Tommy O’Donnell’s World Cup dream not over

Munster flanker picked up a hip injury against Wales

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 19:10

Ireland ease to impressive warm-up win over ragged Wales

O’Donnell and Trimble injuries mar dominant showing from Schmidt’s men in Cardiff

By Gerry ThornleySat Aug 08 2015 - 17:11

Joe Schmidt keeping cards close to chest as he looks to pare down squad

Ireland coach admits waters still unclear with backroom staff meeting every day

By Gerry ThornleySat Aug 08 2015 - 06:00

Ireland back to business with first warm-up match against Wales

World Cup hopefuls get opportunity to seize moment in front of capacity crowd

By Gerry ThornleyFri Aug 07 2015 - 23:59

A step-by-step guide of how to tune BBC Wales

Match to be broadcast exclusively live on BBC Wales but worry not, we have you covered

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 15:03

Ireland game a trip into the unknown, says Shaun Edwards

Wales’ World Cup hopefuls must hit the ground running in first game of the season

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 14:16

Joe Schmidt: Cian Healy can make squad without playing warm-ups

Prop will have until opening World Cup game against Canada to prove fitness

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Aug 06 2015 - 18:09

Donnacha Ryan and Andrew Trimble return for Ireland

Rugby World Cup warm-up against Wales will be Ryan’s first game under Joe Schmidt

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Aug 06 2015 - 13:50

Canada trim training squad after coming last in Pacific Nations Cup

Kieran Crowley selects 35-man party after Ireland’s Pool D opponents come fifth in PNC

By John O'SullivanThu Aug 06 2015 - 12:37

Simon Easterby expects Cian Healy to return to play by end of August

Luke Fitzgerald, Seán Cronin and Marty Moore to miss Wales game

By John O'SullivanTue Aug 04 2015 - 17:04

Jordi Murphy admits intensity in Ireland camp is high ahead of Wales game

Backrow says squad knows that World Cup places are up for grabs in ‘warm-up’ games

By John O'SullivanTue Aug 04 2015 - 15:40

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