Posts Tagged ‘Ireland’
High tackle directive demands cultural change – Reuters
A brief exchange in Samoa’s game against Ireland on Friday perfectly encapsulated the internal struggle rugby is undergoing as officials seek to make the game safer in the face of some confusion and some blank refusal by those playing it.
Read MoreIreland beat stubborn Russia but concerns remain – Reuters
Ireland began to put their World Cup back on track after the shock loss to Japan but it took them over an hour to secure a bonus point and strengthen their quarter-final chances in an unconvincing 35-0 win over a stubborn Russia on Thursday.
Read MoreScotland alive and kicking after bonus-point win over Samoa – Reuters
Scotland revived their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 34-0 victory over Samoa on Monday, scoring four tries in a much-improved performance to secure a bonus point that could prove crucial in a tight Pool A.
Read MoreThe World Cup Omissions XV
With so many high-profile names absent from this year’s World Cup, RugbyPass presents the World Cup Omissions XV, made up of the best players around the globe who won’t board the plane to Japan.
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