Saturday 16 January, 2021
The former France coach has been unveiled as the new boss of struggling Ligue 1 side Nantes.
Ireland have yet to beat the Kiwis on New Zealand soil.
If they can get out of the pool, Ireland are set to face France or New Zealand in the quarter-finals.
The 64-year-old was the star of the 1982 World Cup in Spain.
The out-half will be 37 when the tournament in France rolls around.
As expected, Stephen Kenny’s side have been placed in Pot 3.
Stephen Kenny’s side are also aiming a run of five games without a goal.
It’s unclear if the World Cup Qualifying competition in December will be affected.
The former Ireland head coach will begin his new role next month.
Executive bid director Phil Kearns feels the nation is in dire need of a chance to stage the global contest in 2027.
The 27-year-old out-half had his struggles post-World Cup but remains a classy operator.
The Irish side meet Eoin Morgan’s men in the first of three one-day internationals on Thursday at Southampton.
It’s 18 years to the day since Robbie Keane put the ball in the German net in Ibaraki.
Cricket Ireland have submitted a bid to the ICC to co-host a global event in cricket’s 2023-31 calendar – meaning some World Cup games could be coming to these shores.
The 29-year-old’s move to Toulon fell through due to a shoulder injury.
Francois Steyn will leave Montpellier this summer, it has been confirmed.
The updated indictment in the US investigation into football corruption alleges multi-million dollar bribes for World Cup votes and broadcast rights.
Francois Louw is into his ninth season with Bath but has revealed this will be his final year at the Recreation Ground.
Rory Best has expressed his regret about comments he made in the wake of Ireland’s World Cup exit.
The 24-year-old’s campaign has been ruined by injuries.
The 29-year-old teams up with Garry Ringrose in midfield for Saturday’s clash with Scotland.
The 23-year-old is excited to link with Jordan Larmour and Andrew Conway in Ireland’s back three.
Felix Jones was part of the Springboks’ coaching team as they won the World Cup last year.
Giichi Matsumura left a US internment camp in the final days of World War II.
Johann van Graan’s squad will be tested in the next three Pro14 inter-pro derbies.
Stokes finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Dina Asher-Smith in the public vote.
Russia flanker Tagir Gadzhiev made a major impact at the World Cup in Japan.
Qatar beat Australia, Japan, South Korea and the United States to win the vote. However, the result has been consistently questioned.
Murray Kinsella sits down with the former Ireland head coach to reflect on the Rugby World Cup, his new book and much more.
Ordinary Joe includes some poignant human passages.
The 27-year-old is keen to go to another World Cup with his country.
The Munster scrum-half is focused on enjoying his rugby again after the dejection in Japan.
The 24-year-old is rehabbing an issue he carried throughout Ireland’s campaign in Japan.
The manager has outlined his intention to remain in charge through Qatar, depending on how Euro 2020 goes.
Connacht are back in with the big boys for the return of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Irishman Felix Jones is a World Cup winner.
The Brave Blossoms’ stunning exploits were a real highlight over the past seven weeks.
Rassie Erasmus was named Coach of the Year, while South Africa earned Team of the Year.
The 47-year-old told his players they could lift the trophy 18 months ago.
The England head coach was at a loss to explain how his side failed to back up their win against the All Blacks.
