Russia

All still to play for in Pool A as Scotland bid to spoil Japan’s party

A win of any kind over Samoa would be highly likely to ensure Ireland’s qualification

Matt Williams: Ireland’s Japan defeat a victory for rugby

Ireland’s attacking philosophy is outdated as they fail to evolve from the highs of 2018

Rory Best admits Ireland are not at the level they expected

Ireland captain believes any resurgence in form has to be driven by both coaches and players

Change in the weather could be the boost Ireland need

Schmidt hoping for cooler conditions against Samoa as squad take stock of injuries

Rugby World Cup: Ireland fail to find performance they were looking for

Bonus point safely secured but sloppy second half merely adds to growing misgivings

Niall Scannell dismisses criticism of sub-par Irish performance

Ireland accentuate the positive after 35-0 victory over Russia on a rainy night in Kobe

Joe Schmidt looks on the bright side despite errors in Russia win

Ireland coach says maul could have worked better but reiterates conditions were tough

Rugby World Cup: What we learned from Ireland’s win over Russia

Joe Schmidt’s side remain too narrow in attack but utilised the boot well in Kobe

Rugby World Cup: Ireland backrow faces further blow with Jordi Murphy injury

Murphy called in to replace Jack Conan but came off in first half with rib injury

Simon Zebo reckons Ireland were ‘sloppy’ in win over Russia

Former Munster player would be a bit nervous about quarter-final after performance

Rugby World Cup: Ireland make heavy weather of Russia win

Joe Schmidt’s side secure their bonus point in imperfect victory over minnows in Kobe

Rugby World Cup: Inhumane heat equals torture on the lungs under the Misaki dome

Ireland must endure purgatory of intense humidity during showdown with Russians

Rugby World Cup: Ireland need statement victory in no-win game against Russia

Psychological pick-me-up and vital bonus point are there for the taking in Kobe

Vasily Artemyev interview: Everyone used to talk about Sexton. He has hardly changed

Russian captain could so easily have lined out in a green jersey after his time in Ireland

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

Joe Schmidt’s side look to get their tournament back on track against Bears in Kobe

Rugby World Cup: Sexton starts as Ireland make 11 changes for Russia

Outhalf Johnny Sexton to lead side in Kobe; Jordi Murphy straight into the side

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