IRELAND

Rassie Erasmus

Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus heading to Ireland after World Cup

Springbok great Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus is leaving his position as South Africa's director of rugby to take up a similar role in Ireland after the Rugby World Cup in France.

Andrew Porter

Irish prop confident they can go all the way at Rugby World Cup

Prop Andrew Porter revealed that the entire Irish squad believes they will exorcise their Rugby World Cup demons in France this year.

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Ireland put minnows Romania to the sword with 12-try thumping

Johnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in Bordeaux.

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World rankings: Springboks could finish the weekend at No 1

The Springboks could end the weekend as the No. 1-ranked rugby team in the world if they manage to beat Scotland on Sunday.

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Ireland wary of number one ranking putting big target on their backs

Flanker Peter O'Mahony has warned his fellow Ireland players that their world number one status has put a big target on their backs at the Rugby World Cup.

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Johnny Sexton back lead Ireland against Romania at Rugby World Cup

Flyhalf Johnny Sexton is back at the helm of Ireland for the opening Rugby World Cup match against Romania on Saturday.