Ireland began their 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign on the back of four defeats in a series of warm-up tests in August, with a 22–10 victory over the United States in New Plymouth on 11 September. Failing to secure a bonus point against world cup minnows the United States, a team ranked far below Ireland, this was an unconvincing win.

Record-breaker: Ronan O’Gara is Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer in Rugby World Cups. The Munster legend accumulated 93 points in 14 appearances, 15 more than former World Rugby Player of the Year 2018 Johnny Sexton. Did you know? The only forwards to score four tries in a Rugby World Cup match were both Irish.

Aug 27, 2023 · Head Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland squad will depart Dublin for their base camp in Tours on Thursday, as preparations step up a gear for the Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against Romania in Bordeaux on ...

Oct 14, 2023 · New Zealand has withstood three comebacks from top-ranked Ireland and two yellow cards to win a pulsating Rugby World Cup quarterfinal 28-24 at Stade de France and stay on course for a record fourth title.

Sep 23, 2023 · South Africa win the lineout, maul towards the line. Just short, Ireland hold it up, it’s a penalty to Ireland, and the referee blows the whistle. Ireland have beaten South Africa! FULL-TIME:...

Sep 23, 2023 · Ireland remain in pole position to top Pool B after they beat holders South Africa in a low-scoring but riveting World Cup slugfest in Paris. With Ireland struggling, Manie Libbok's penalty...

Oct 7, 2023 · PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland underlined the burgeoning hype about it as the Rugby World Cup title favorite by reaching the quarterfinals on the back of four impressive pool wins. The 36-14 blitzing of Scotland on Saturday followed an epic victory against defending champion South Africa, androuts of Romania and Tonga. So far, so good.

Oct 8, 2023 · We have all the information on Ireland's 2023 World Cup fixtures including kick-off time, where to watch and how to get tickets. Here's how Ireland's World Cup campaign is set up...

Oct 8, 2023 · PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked Ireland confirmed a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal after blitzing Scotland by six tries and 36-14 on Saturday. Ireland topped Pool B ahead of defending champion South Africa, which it beat 13-8 in a titanic contest two weeks ago.

Oct 7, 2023 · Imperious Ireland dismantled Scotland with a display of clinical brilliance to reach the World Cup quarter-finals and send their opponents crashing out of the tournament. A 17th consecutive...