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We picked our 33-man Ireland squad for the 2027 Rugby World Cup

We picked our 33-man Ireland squad for the 2027 Rugby World Cup

They can go the whole way! After selecting our Ireland match-day 23 for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, we have gone one step further and picked our full 33-man squad. Props Tom O’Toole was the big winner from the Six Nations, taking his opportunity with aplomb. Paddy McCarthy and Jack Boyle haven’t seen much game […]

1 day ago

The Ireland team we want to see at the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Ireland team we want to see at the 2027 Rugby World Cup

It’s getting close! With the Six Nations over and done with, Ireland’s 2027 World Cup match-day squad has become a whole lot clearer. We’ve picked the side we would like to see, with a few surprises on the bench. Loosehead prop – Paddy McCarthy After injuries to Ireland’s top-three looseheads – Andrew Porter, Jack Boyle […]

2 days ago

Rugby fans left fuming as anticlimactic World Cup draw released

Rugby fans left fuming as anticlimactic World Cup draw released

A disappointment to say the least. While the 2027 Rugby World Cup is quickly coming into view, the hype for the tournament has taken a serious hit following the release of its schedule. First and foremost, fans are not pleased with the opening fixture, which will see Australia take on Hong Kong China in Perth. […]

1 month ago

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live – Ireland’s opponents revealed

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live – Ireland’s opponents revealed

All eyes on who Ireland will draw Ireland have drawn Uruguay, Portugal and familiar foes Scotland in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage. Pool A: New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Hong Kong China Pool B: South Africa, Italy, Georgia, Romania Pool C: Argentina, Fiji, Spain, Canada Pool D: Ireland, Scotland, Uruguay, Portugal Pool E: France, […]

3 months ago

The best and worst cases for Ireland in tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup draw

The best and worst cases for Ireland in tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup draw

Nerves are setting in. Tomorrow’s 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will have a big impact on Ireland’s quest to finally reach a quarter-final. Thankfully, their world ranking of fourth has them in Band 1, alongside South Africa, New Zealand, France, England, and Argentina. However, their are some tough potential opponents in Band 2 such as […]

3 months ago

Fans fume as ridiculous flaw in rules knocks Ireland out of World Cup

Fans fume as ridiculous flaw in rules knocks Ireland out of World Cup

Something needs to change. Ireland were once again knocked out of a rugby World Cup at the quarter-final stage, with France winning 18-13 in Exeter on Sunday. Despite leading 13-0 at half-time, the Ireland women’s team were pegged back by the French, in a game that finished in dramatic fashion. With the clock in the […]

6 months ago

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