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International
Eleanor Ainge Roy
September 21, 2019, 16:47

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

New Zealand fullback Beauden Barrett hands off South Africa wing Cheslin Kolbe during the Rugby World Cup Pool B at the International Stadium Yokohama. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images

Rassie Erasmus far from discouraged despite another All Blacks defeat

International
Keith Duggan
September 21, 2019, 14:53

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

New Zealand’s outhalf Richie Mo’unga makes a try-saving tackle on Cheslin Kolbe. Photograph: Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP/Getty

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen pragmatic after Springboks win

International
Gerry Thornley
September 21, 2019, 14:40

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

South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe tackles Beauden Barrett during his side’s defeat to the All Blacks in Yokohama. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty

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

International
Patrick Madden
September 21, 2019, 14:15

The Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

New Zealand’s George Bridge scores the first try. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

New Zealand hit the ground running with win over South Africa

International
Gerry Thornley
September 21, 2019, 13:43

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

New Zealand’s players salute the crowd after defeating South Africa. Photograph: Getty Images

Rugby World Cup: Flashes of black magic cast a spell on Boks

International
Keith Duggan
September 21, 2019, 13:23

New Zealand soak up the punishment and turn on the style in 23-13 win

Gael Fickou of France is tackled during the Pool C game between France and Argentina in Tokyo. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina

International
Gavin Cummiskey
September 21, 2019, 12:16

Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion

Australia’s wing Reece Hodge scores a try against Fiji. Photograph: Getty Images

Hodge escapes red card in Australia win

International
September 21, 2019, 09:52

‘The collision was a massive one and a try-saver’

Samu Kerevi scores Australia’s crucial fifth try in Sapporo. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty

Australia ride the storm before clipping flying Fiji’s wings

International
September 21, 2019, 09:03

Michael Cheika’s side come from behind to start their Pool D campaign with a victory

A Japanese fan cheering for his team prior to the opening match of the World Cup between Japan and Russia in Tokyo. Photograph: EPA/Franck Robichon

Sideline Cut: Opportunity for rugby to sow seeds in Land of the Rising Sun

International
Keith Duggan
September 21, 2019, 09:00

Japan as a country is devoted to custom and ritual yet its rugby team play with adventure

Scotland’s Stuart Hogg takes part in a training session at the International Stadium Yokohama in Kanagawa prefecture on Friday. Photo: Kazuhiro/Getty

Ireland hope that if desperation is the disease, then experience is the antidote

Rugby
Gavin Cummiskey
September 21, 2019, 07:11

Scotland may be an old and manageable foe but danger lurks in Yokohama on Sunday

Ireland’s head coach Joe Schmidt during a training session at International Stadium Yokohama, Japan. Photograph: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP

Rugby World Cup: Schmidt inspired by Ireland’s calm ahead of Celtic battle

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
September 21, 2019, 07:04

Ireland at full strength up front for World Cup opener with James Ryan the influential force

Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray at the World Cup welcome ceremony in Chiba. It is time for the iconic Irish players to deliver. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Matt Williams: Momentum is king when it comes to Ireland’s World Cup ambitions

Rugby
Matt Williams
September 21, 2019, 06:00

One strong 80-minute performance can put Joe Schmidt’s men back on track

Ireland captain, and Specsavers ambassador, Rory Best on his rugby career: ‘It’s really hard to put into words how special it is.’ Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rugby World Cup: One last chapter of Best intentions

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
September 21, 2019, 06:00

From childhood rugby days to captaining Ireland, Best recalls his ‘special’ journey

Australia’s Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Michael Hooper and David Pocock take part in a training session at the Shiroyama stadium in Odawara. Photograph: by Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images

Rugby World Cup: Hooper looking forward to teaming up with Pocock again

International
September 20, 2019, 21:40

‘It is going to be a really good challenge for us coming up against a big back five in their forward pack’

France’s inside centre Romain Ntamack runs with ball during a training session at the Tokyo stadium ahead of their World Cup opener against Argentina. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP

Rugby World Cup: Argentina seek to stun France in battle of the unpredictables

International
Gavin Cummiskey
September 20, 2019, 21:19

French head coach Jacques Brunel believes second half will be decisive in close game

RTÉ rugby analyst team and presenters, Eddie O’Sullivan, Stephen Ferris, Jamie Heaslip and Fiona Coughlan. Photograph: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Rugby World Cup TV View: Sparks fly in Heaslip and O’Sullivan ruck-off

International
Mary Hannigan
September 20, 2019, 18:36

Anyone would think there’s history between the RTÉ panellists after the opening skirmish

New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett clears a kick against South Africa during a Test match at Westpac Stadium in July 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. Photograph: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images

Rugby World Cup: Springboks ready to bring the fight to All Blacks

International
Gerry Thornley
September 20, 2019, 18:00

Kiwis the only side to never lose a pool match, South Africa can threaten that record

Russia’s Kirill Golosnitskiy and Japan’s Kotaro Matsushima jump for the ball during the opening Rugby World Cup Pool A match at the Tokyo Stadium. Photograph: Odd Andersen/AFP

Rugby World Cup: Nervous Japan come through in the end after finding their feet

International
Keith Duggan
September 20, 2019, 17:00

Brave Blossoms thrill Tokyo crowd as they run out 30-10 winners over Russia

Ireland prepare for Scotland in Yokohama. Photograph: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP/Getty

Rugby World Cup - Ireland v Scotland: Irish kick-off time, TV channels and more

International
Patrick Madden
September 20, 2019, 14:20

All you need to know as Joe Schmidt’s side begin their 2019 campaign in Yokohama

Kotaro Matsushima scores his third try and Japan’s fourth against Russia. Photograph: Ashley Western/PA

Kotaro Matsushima’s electric hat-trick sees Japan past game Russia

International
Robert Kitson
September 20, 2019, 14:19

Hosts slow out of the blocks in Tokyo but pull away to start home tournament with a bang

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