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Rua Tipoki Catches Up With Ireland Squad In Auckland

By Raffaele Rocca / June 26, 2022 / Comments Off on Rua Tipoki Catches Up With Ireland Squad In Auckland

Former Munster player Rua Tipoki caught up with the Irish Rugby squad In Auckland as preparations continue for a three test series with the All Blacks. The Munster legend discussed…

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Ireland vs The All Blacks | How can Farrell challenge the best in the business?

By Benjamin Geary / November 10, 2021 / Comments Off on Ireland vs The All Blacks | How can Farrell challenge the best in the business?

Now the the dust has settled after Ireland’s win over Japan, How should Farrell approach the All Blacks? The All Blacks are perhaps the most difficult team in rugby to…

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Talking Points | Ireland begin to express themselves but vulnerabilities remain as they prepare for All Blacks visit

By Benjamin Geary / November 8, 2021 / Comments Off on Talking Points | Ireland begin to express themselves but vulnerabilities remain as they prepare for All Blacks visit

Ireland ran in a grand total of 60 points against an unusually soft Japan side on Saturday, but with a premier opposition like the All Blacks in the calendar for next weekend, can Ireland bring a similar standard again?

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Ireland’s opponents confirmed for Autumn Internationals

By Benjamin Geary / July 12, 2021 / Comments Off on Ireland’s opponents confirmed for Autumn Internationals

Details have been confirmed for the Autumn Internationals which are set to take place in October and November of this year. The Irish rugby team are set to play the…

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Alby Mathewson set to leave Munster on Saturday

By Ronan Coughlan / November 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Alby Mathewson set to leave Munster on Saturday

Munster have today confirmed that scrum-half Alby Mathewson will leave the province at the end of this week, after Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup clash with Racing 92 at Thomond Park.…

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The Breakdown EP113 “It’s Easy For Some To Stick The Knife In Schmidt”

By Ronan Coughlan / October 25, 2019 / Comments Off on The Breakdown EP113 “It’s Easy For Some To Stick The Knife In Schmidt”

On The Breakdown this week, Tom Savage & Raffaele Rocca look back briefly on Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand, Munster’s return to Pro14 action as well as a prediction for…

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Ireland outclassed by All Blacks in Tokyo

By Ronan Coughlan / October 19, 2019 / Comments Off on Ireland outclassed by All Blacks in Tokyo

Head Coach Joe Schmidt along with Irish Captain Rory Best’s time among the Ireland setup has ended with a tough and heavy loss to New Zealand in Tokyo. A number…

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Schmidt goes for tried & trusted ahead of All Blacks clash

By Ronan Coughlan / October 17, 2019 / Comments Off on Schmidt goes for tried & trusted ahead of All Blacks clash

Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has named his team to face New Zealand in their 2019 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final in Tokyo on Saturday Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray will become Ireland’s most…

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Ireland need to be at their very best to beat rampant All Blacks

By John Keogh / October 16, 2019 / Comments Off on Ireland need to be at their very best to beat rampant All Blacks

Ireland face New Zealand on Saturday hoping to reach their first-ever World Cup semi-final. Joe Schmidt’s men go into the game as underdogs after beating Scotland, Russia and Samoa in…

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OPINION: RWC Squad inclusions & exclusions hint at intended style of play

By Jack Neville / September 5, 2019 / Comments Off on OPINION: RWC Squad inclusions & exclusions hint at intended style of play

On Sunday September 22 Ireland open their World Cup campaign against Scotland in Yokohama. Joe Schmidt is not one to look past the upcoming game but should Ireland defeat their…

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