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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.

South Africa's Heyneke Meyer putting faith in young guns

Team to face Wales in quarter-final includes five key players all under 24 years of age

By Johnny WattersonThu Oct 15 2015 - 11:33

Wales make three changes for South Africa quarter-final

Gatland recalls Morgan, Jenkins and Lydiate for World Cup last-eight tie at Twickenham

Thu Oct 15 2015 - 11:29

Scotland to appeal Jonny Gray and Ross Ford bans

Hooker and lock could return for Australia quarter-final if three-week bans overturned

Thu Oct 15 2015 - 09:33

Seán O’Brien: “I just wanted to break free”

Pascal Papé’s evidence points to “violent punch” that hampered him throughout the game

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Oct 15 2015 - 08:58

In-form Juan Martin Hernández rediscovers his strut in time for Ireland

Talented centre revelling in expansive approach of 2015 Argentina team

By Gerry ThornleyThu Oct 15 2015 - 08:57

Irish fingers crossed for Sexton as others play waiting game

O’Brien’s suspension ensures a quarter-final call-up for one of Ryan, Murphy or Ruddock

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Oct 15 2015 - 01:00

Wallabies ready to roll with it as Scots get animated by suspensions

The disciplinary process is a big issue, but Cheika is more concerned with injury woes

By John O'SullivanThu Oct 15 2015 - 01:00

Contepomi on Sexton: ‘I could see a great player coming through’

Leinster veteran looks back on Sexton years – but won’t make predictions for Sunday

By Gavin CummiskeyWed Oct 14 2015 - 20:18

I warned RFU that Stuart Lancaster was wrong choice, says former chief

Clive Woodward should have been chosen as head coach instead, insists Martyn Thomas

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 19:23

Johnny Sexton back running - but serious fitness doubts remain

Sexton and Keith Earls remain doubts for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final

By Gavin CummiskeyWed Oct 14 2015 - 16:22

Josh Strauss: We’ll beat South Africa in tribute to Ford and Gray

‘It was tough on them - when I heard myself, and I can only speak for myself, I was angry’

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 14:19

No Victor Matfield but JP Pietersen returns to face Wales

Bryan Habana looks to surpass Jonah Lomu’s RWC try tally for South Africa

By Johnny WattersonWed Oct 14 2015 - 11:51

Ross Ford and Jonny Gray bans branded a ‘sick joke’

Duo were handed three week bans for a clearout of Samoa’s Jack Lam at a ruck

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 10:44

Ireland players vow to make Paul O’Connell proud

Glowing tributes paid to Munster legend as he confirms end of international career

By Gerry ThornleyWed Oct 14 2015 - 08:55

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland can catch Argentina in a double-bluff

A mixture of a kicking and a running game can keep quarter-final rivals guessing

By Gordon D'ArcyWed Oct 14 2015 - 07:00

Scotland and Tommy Seymour aiming to prove the pundits wrong

American-born winger looking forward to locking horns with in-form Australia

By Johnny WattersonWed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00

Injury plagued Welsh squad must learn from painful defeat

Morgan to wear the ‘unlucky for some’ number 13 jersey

By John O'SullivanWed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: O’Connell Ireland’s most inspiring player ever

Munster legend lacked perfect finale but we can only look back on career with awe

By Gerry ThornleyWed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00

Scotland forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray set to miss rest of World Cup

Players have 48 hours to challenge three-week ban over tip tackle

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 23:03

Ireland’s breakdown strategy faces ultimate stress test

Joe Schmidt game demands quick ruck ball but his key operatives have been ruled out

By Andy McGeadyTue Oct 13 2015 - 22:30

RWC 2015: Seán O’Brien handed one-week ban

Ireland and Leinster flanker will miss World Cup quarter-final against Argentina on Sunday

By Gerry ThornleyTue Oct 13 2015 - 21:28

‘Inspirational leader’ - players react to losing their captain

Jack McGrath, Robbie Henshaw, Chris Henry and Rhys Ruddock on Paul O’Connell

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Oct 13 2015 - 16:00

#ThanksPaulie: Twitter reacts to Paul O’Connell injury

Brian O’Driscoll leads online tributes to ‘inspirational’ former Ireland team-mate

By Dean RuxtonTue Oct 13 2015 - 14:19

Gerry Thornley: ‘Superman indeed, and in deed and word’

‘Paul O’Connell is a product of the AIL game who was born for the professional game’

By Gerry ThornleyTue Oct 13 2015 - 13:20

Take 5: What we learned from Ireland’s heroic win over France

Impressive foot work, squad depth, set-piece, tough calls and being narrow in attack

By John O'SullivanTue Oct 13 2015 - 13:04

Confirmed: Paul O’Connell’s World Cup is over

Unable to walk, with searing pain shooting up his leg, he was ‘beaming from ear to ear’

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 10:39

Dan Carter: ‘It didn’t really matter who we played’

‘France love playing the All Blacks in big matches, they will perform out their skin’

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 10:15

Wales call Ospreys wing Eli Walker into RWC squad

He’ll link up with the squad immediately at their Surrey base ahead of quarter-final

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 09:22

Gerry Thornley: Cowman, McNulty among unsung heroes

Joe Schmidt has built not only excellent team but a backroom set-up to match

By Gerry ThornleyTue Oct 13 2015 - 05:45

No dwelling on lost players for Kearney and team

Though sad to lose their captain, Ireland need to focus on moving on, says Kearney

By Gerry ThornleyTue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00

World Rugby chief plays down fears game is becoming too physical

Brett Gosper not alarmed by number of players forced out of World Cup through injury

By Johnny WattersonTue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00

Wales left to scrape barrel for backs but Henson not in line for recall

Liam Williams was 10th back to be ruled out of Warren Gatland’s World Cup squad

By Paul ReesMon Oct 12 2015 - 23:03

Sean O’Brien defence to be based on his disciplinary record

Joe Schmidt maintains he was held off the ball and struck with an open hand

By Gerry ThornleyMon Oct 12 2015 - 21:54

Sean O’Brien cited for foul play ahead of RWC quarter-final

His hearing will be held on Tuesday - Ireland play Argentina in Cardiff on Sunday

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 19:11

Heyneke Meyer with a lock dilemma ahead of Wales showdown

Etzebeth and de Jager have impressed in the absence of veteran Victor Matfield

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 17:58

Scotland’s Ross Ford and Jonny Gray cited, Australian Pocock warned

Scotland face Australia in the last eight at Twickenham on Sunday

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 15:45

Royal visit for Irish rugby players at Buckingham Palace

Before leaving the Celtic Manor, Rory McIlroy dropped in to give a golfing master class

By Gerry ThornleyMon Oct 12 2015 - 14:43

Rugby World Cup: Rhys Ruddock replaces Peter O’Mahony

Leinster backrow will join up with Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad later today

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 14:27

RWC: Over 20 per cent of players not born in country

Samoa had the most, 13 of their squad born in New Zealand, with Tonga not far behind

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 14:27

Saint Andre calls for action after Sean O’Brien punch

‘It was an attack after 23 seconds I hope the TMO will do their job next time’

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 13:31

Ireland up to third in world rankings

Joe Schmidt’s side move up two places on the back of Sunday’s World Cup win over France

By John O'SullivanMon Oct 12 2015 - 12:32

RWC 2015: French hold their hands up

Players, managemet and media admit Les Bleus were not up to standard against Ireland

By John O'SullivanMon Oct 12 2015 - 12:31

RWC 2015: World Cup bigger than host nation

England’s premature exit not the end of the world for organisers

By Johnny WattersonMon Oct 12 2015 - 12:21

Peter O’Mahony out of the Rugby World Cup

O’Mahony suffered knee ligament damage against France, Paul O’Connell also expected to be ruled out

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 11:33

Paul O’Connell set to miss rest of the World Cup

Ireland captain suffered serious hamstring injury while Sexton, O’Mahony and Earls also helped off

By Johnny WattersonMon Oct 12 2015 - 11:09

A history of heartbreak: Ireland’s RWC quarter-final defeats

From Australia in 1987 to Wales in 2011 Ireland have suffered much disappointment

By Ruaidhrí CrokeMon Oct 12 2015 - 10:00

Ireland squad proves full of aces as misfortune plays best cards

Rory Best hails importance of bench during brutally physical encounter with France

By John O'SullivanMon Oct 12 2015 - 08:34

Liam Toland: All hail Ireland’s work on training ground

Joe Schmidt’s players knew jobs inside-out and performed them to maximum effect

By Liam TolandMon Oct 12 2015 - 08:08

Tullow Tank epitomises mighty spirit that humbled France

Heroic team paid dearly in blood, sweat and tears for an epic victory

By Frank McNallyMon Oct 12 2015 - 01:00

Thornley: Inspired Ireland soak up punishment and stand tall

Schmidt’s men set for quarter-final with Argentina after magnificent display

By Gerry ThornleyMon Oct 12 2015 - 00:30

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