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.

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland are serious contenders for World Cup

Gifted generation ensure New Zealand fully aware now of the threat to their crown

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Nov 21 2018 - 06:35

Q and A: Can Ireland win the Rugby World Cup?

It’s been an unprecedented year but can the quarter-final curse be thrown aside in 2019?

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 18:08

Watch us lose the run of ourselves after beating All Blacks

Beating the All Blacks is a notions bonanza and thus laden with danger for Irish rugby

By Malachy ClerkinSun Nov 18 2018 - 17:35

‘Ireland took rugby’s globe and set it spinning’: the British press react

Saturday’s famous win over the All Blacks in Dublin will reverberate around the world

By Patrick MaddenSun Nov 18 2018 - 12:52

Steve Hansen says Ireland are World Cup favourites

Little or nothing between the teams in the statistics with Stockdale’s try proving key

By Patrick MaddenSat Nov 17 2018 - 23:19

Japan’s Twickenham cannot wait to host World Cup

Hanazono stadium in Higashiosaka is considered Japanese rugby’s spiritual home

By Justin McCurrySat Nov 17 2018 - 12:05

Japanese rugby improving but will World Cup captivate the nation?

Eddie Jones believes his opponents are now a ‘serious member of rugby community’

By Gerard MeagherFri Nov 16 2018 - 22:30

RWC 2019: natural disaster could be a real threat in Japan

September brings about chaotic weather - but World Cup organisers are braced for it

By Robert KitsonThu Sept 20 2018 - 11:54

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland on track to be big in Japan

With a settled team and squad, Schmidt’s men are justifiable second favourites one year out

By Gerry ThornleySat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00

Rugby World Cup 2019: How much will it cost to follow Ireland in Japan?

Supporting Ireland in Japan won’t be cheap with packages going up to over €20k

By Gerry ThornleySat Sept 15 2018 - 08:00

Rugby World Cup could be extended from 20 teams to 24

Rugby does not have the global depth of football but World Rugby is keen to expand

By Robert KitsonTue Sept 11 2018 - 08:04

Rugby World Cup 2019: Getting ready to see Ireland meet the world in Japan

Irish fans travelling need to start making preparations fast. Top advice: bring lots of cash

By David McNeillSat Jul 21 2018 - 06:30

Rugby World Cup receives over 2.5 million ticket applications

Next chance to secure tickets begins in September with opening of general ticket sales

By Eamon DonoghueTue Jul 10 2018 - 13:12

Rugby World Cup: Final run could cost fans €2,500 for tickets

World Rugby confirm that there have already been 1.5m applications for 1.8m tickets

By John O'SullivanWed May 30 2018 - 06:00

Russia replace Romania in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup pool

World Rugby sanction Romania, Spain and Belgium for using ineligible players

By Gerry ThornleyTue May 15 2018 - 17:56

‘A total mess’: Clive Woodward hits out at ‘arrogant’ English RFU

‘I said last week that Sam Burgess is not to blame for this mess and I stand by it’

Fri Nov 06 2015 - 09:12

Gordon D'Arcy: World Cup was won with offloads and line breaks

Carter delivered, but it was New Zealand’s outstanding tries that decided both games

By Gordan D'arcyWed Nov 04 2015 - 07:30

Sam Burgess returns to Bath training, but for how long?

Following England’s World Cup exit it’s been reported he could return to rugby league

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 15:10

Paul O’Connell could miss entire season with hamstring injury

Ireland and Toulon lock will be out of rugby for between four and eight months

By Johnny WattersonMon Nov 02 2015 - 13:27

World Cup review: Blossoms set tone for feast of rugby

‘Irish Times’ team looks back at an eventful tournament and pick their highs and lows

By Gerry Thornley, Gavin Cummiskey, Matt Williams, Johnny Watterson, Liam Toland and John O'SullivanMon Nov 02 2015 - 12:56

Dan Carter gets ending his brilliant career deserves

All Black can ride off into sunset having delivered on world’s biggest stage

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Nov 02 2015 - 01:02

Australia look to 2016 with renewed self-belief

The Rugby World Cup is over, but for the Wallabies it’s the start of a brand new dawn

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Nov 02 2015 - 01:00

Dan Carter and New Zealand take main awards after World Cup win

Michael Cheika rewarded for Australia’s resurgence with coach of the year award

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 00:19

Sublime All Blacks deliver the perfect final flourish

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

By Gerry ThornleySun Nov 01 2015 - 21:10

Sonny Bill Williams presented with second World Cup medal

The All Black centre gave his winners’ medal to a young child who ran onto the pitch

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 21:06

Kurtley Beale: From outcast to the embodiment of Cheika’s Australia

‘He’s been outstanding on this trip, his consistency in training every day’

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 13:18

Rugby World Cup hailed as biggest and best yet

All Blacks make history with a littany of broken records as they go back-to-back

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 13:18

Dan Carter bows out with 'ultimate achievement'

The All Blacks number 10 leaves the internationl arena with flawless display

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 00:13

New Zealand retain World Cup title as they hold off brave Australia fightback

Wallabies got back to within four points before All Blacks pulled clear at Twickenham

By Gerry ThornleySun Nov 01 2015 - 00:06

Only the beginning for Michael Cheika’s Wallabies

Wallabies boss speaks of intention to continue progress in wake of final defeat

By Gavin CummiskeySat Oct 31 2015 - 20:57

RWC Final: Dan Carter and Richie McCaw rise to the occasion yet again

Outhalf and backrow put in stunning displays as All Blacks retain title

By Gavin CummiskeySat Oct 31 2015 - 18:39

Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team

The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics

By Gerry ThornleySat Oct 31 2015 - 15:14

Matt Williams: Wallaby win will save rugby in Australia

Aussies and Kiwis are the best of friends – but all affection vanishes on the field of play

By Matt WilliamsSat Oct 31 2015 - 08:30

Both New Zealand and Australia can claim to be number one

Once more into the fray for indisputably the best teams at this Rugby World Cup

By Gerry ThornleySat Oct 31 2015 - 07:57

The All Blacks and the blessings of telling it straight

IRFU and Schmidt could learn a lesson from way world champions have dealt with media

By Gavin CummiskeySat Oct 31 2015 - 01:02

South Africa cruise by weary Argentina in bronze match

The Springboks were largely thankful to Handre Pollard’s 14 points from the boot

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 22:30

RWC Final 2015: The key head-to-heads

Gerry Thornley examines the key areas Australia and New Zealand will do battle

By Gerry ThornleyFri Oct 30 2015 - 16:51

Dan Carter looking to finish off with one final defining moment

The outhalf will play his final match for the All-Blacks in tomorrow’s World Cup final

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Oct 30 2015 - 15:19

Australia’s World Cup final tactics revealed

Some of the strategies planned for tomorrow could be seen printed on a piece of paper

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 15:03

Warren Gatland wants coaching staff to remain until ‘at least 2019’

‘I want Wales to continue to benefit from that level of skill and excellence in years ahead’

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 14:26

World Rugby announce their Player of the Year nominees

New Zealand and Australia both have two nominees, Scotland and Wales have one

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 13:42

All Blacks beware of another Halloween horror show

Some of New Zealand’s worst defeats in Britain and Ireland were on October 31st

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 13:11

Matt Giteau’s presence galvanises Wallabies as glory beckons

Australia’s policy on overseas players highlights England’s strategic failure

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Oct 30 2015 - 09:26

Liam Toland: Australia's strong systems and twin terrors

All Blacks will have to adapt to stop David Pocock and Michael Hooper

By Liam TolandFri Oct 30 2015 - 08:30

New Zealand one step from forging unforgettable legacy

All Blacks aiming to be first team to retain World Cup with 54th win in 57 matches

By Gerry ThornleyFri Oct 30 2015 - 08:05

No one does it better than New Zealand’s Ma’a Nonu

All Black linebreaker knows he will have to be at his best to thwart the Wallabies

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Oct 30 2015 - 01:00

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