# Ireland

# Selection

Wing call the big decision in settled Scotland team for Ireland clash

Gregor Townsend’s side will be very familiar to the Irish players.

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2 hours ago

# Centurion

'A huge day' - Peter O'Mahony set to win his 100th Ireland cap

The 34-year-old is in line for a big day as his side clash with Scotland in Paris.

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6 hours ago

# Food is Mood

'They just like food and lots of it' - Fuelling Ireland's World Cup squad

Emma Gardner is the IRFU’s head of nutrition.

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11 hours ago

# possibilities

All the permutations ahead of Ireland's final World Cup pool game

For Andy Farrell, the simplest scenario is Ireland beating Scotland to top Pool B.

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12 hours ago

THE MORNING LEAD

Nokia to offer Irish government solution to undersea cable security concerns

A report by

Niall O'Connor

The Journal spoke to Nokia experts at a NATO organised event in Portugal recently.

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18 hours ago

Yesterday

1st October 2023

# Scottish Pride

'I know we haven't knocked over Ireland, but there's always that first time'

Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy knows his charges will need to be sharp in Paris.

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Sun 6:19 PM

# Ambition

'We believe we can turn over Ireland... a lot of the pressure will be on them'

Gregor Townsend and his players won’t be short of motivation this weekend.

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Sun 12:18 PM

Last week

24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023

# Church

Ireland confirm Healy is on World Cup standby list after injury recovery

The 35-year-old is back in training after recovering from his calf injury.

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Sat 3:17 PM

# Pressure

'If Scotland win two games then Ireland can miss out' - All Blacks boss Foster

The Kiwi boss suggested last night’s win over Italy was a better spectacle than Ireland’s clash with the Springboks.

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Sat 11:27 AM

# killer

Ireland 'frothing at the mouth' to face Scotland - Kilcoyne

The Irish prop says Andy Farrell’s emotional intelligence is through the roof.

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Sat 10:38 AM

# Analysis

One big area where Ireland need to improve after win over the Boks

Andy Farrell’s side left the South African 22 empty-handed too often last weekend.

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Sat 8:00 AM

# Transfers

On the move: The Irish internationals with new clubs after a busy summer

The WSL kicks off this weekend, with the Championship and other overseas leagues already underway.

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Thu 7:00 PM

# RWC2023

Steve Hansen on what the All Blacks need to do to beat Ireland

A World Cup quarter-final showdown seems likely after Ireland’s win over South Africa.

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Thu 1:57 PM

# Skippers

Monaghan and McMahon appointed Ireland co-captains

Meanwhile, the IRFU has confirmed that Vikki Wall is now contracted with the Ireland 7s team.

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Thu 10:53 AM

# Turnovers

Ireland emerge with pride from brutal, brilliant breakdown battle with Boks

Andy Farrell’s side won seven turnovers at the breakdown but had lots of slow ball in attack.

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Thu 7:10 AM

# coygig

Analysis: Denise O'Sullivan runs the show as Ireland find their goalscoring rhythm

Katie McCabe similarly instrumental, with all four goals against Hungary coming from open play.

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Wed 6:00 PM

# Next Job

Full steam ahead or a few changes? Ireland will respect the Scots

After a short holiday, the Irish squad are back in camp in Tours from today.

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Wed 6:30 AM

# Analysis

Ringrose's wonder pass, Sexton's options, and Ireland's deception

Ireland showed some of their attacking quality in the first half of the win over the Springboks.

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Tue 8:30 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Hungary, Uefa Women's Nations League

Ireland made it two wins from two in Budapest.

19.6k

Sep 26th 2023, 5:40 PM

Voices

Opinion: Let's face it, the crowd sang 'Zombie' because it just sounds great when thousands sing it

According to Tom Savage of Three Red Kings, the controversy surrounding the use of ‘Zombie’ at the Ireland game in France is misplaced.

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Sep 26th 2023, 5:15 PM

Voices

Opinion: Let's face it, the crowd sang 'Zombie' because it just sounds great when thousands sing it

According to Tom Savage of Three Red Kings, the controversy surrounding the use of ‘Zombie’ at the Ireland game in France is misplaced.

8.2k

Sep 26th 2023, 2:00 PM

# Preview

Budapest test another chance for Ireland to get comfortable with favourites tag

Eileen Gleeson’s side face Hungary in their next Nations League clash tonight.

1.6k

Sep 26th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Analysis

As Ireland calmly clung on, their Bomb Defusers had a huge impact

Ireland’s bench players played a key role in Andy Farrell’s side beating the Boks.

8.7k

Sep 26th 2023, 12:47 AM

# Analysis

Ireland new era begins post World Cup with mix of fresh change and familiar trends

Hungary up next for interim head coach Eileen Gleeson after Saturday’s historic win.

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Sep 25th 2023, 5:00 PM

# rugby weekly extra

'Ireland can still win it but I think South Africa have come out of this laughing'

The Rugby Weekly Extra podcast heard the Springboks can recover in emphatic fashion from their loss to Ireland.

74.7k

Sep 25th 2023, 4:03 PM

# breather

Ireland's three-day World Cup holiday comes at perfect time

Andy Farrell’s squad have broken up from camp but must remain in France.

10.1k

Sep 25th 2023, 3:12 PM

# RWC2023

Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ but know what is needed ahead of Ireland test

Gregor Townsend’s side are still in with a fighting chance of reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

7.3k

Sep 25th 2023, 11:05 AM

# mindset

'That’s not a one-off' - Ireland have total belief in their resilience

Andy Farrell’s men did enough to lose the game in the first quarter, but they won.

7.8k

Sep 25th 2023, 6:00 AM

# barnstorming

Bundee has become a brilliant game-changer for Farrell's Ireland

The 33-year-old Connacht man made two momentum-shifting plays in the first half in Paris.

9.1k

Sep 24th 2023, 3:49 PM

# Green army

'I've never, ever seen a crowd like that' - Sexton hails Irish support

It was a remarkable occasion at Stade de France as Andy Farrell’s side beat the Boks.

9.7k

Sep 24th 2023, 6:00 AM

Last month

September 2023

# Number One

Ireland send out huge World Cup statement by downing the Boks in Paris

Andy Farrell’s side lived up to the hype with a superb victory at Stade de France.

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Sep 23rd 2023, 9:52 PM

# Number One

Ireland send out huge World Cup statement by downing the Boks in Paris

Andy Farrell’s side lived up to the hype with a superb victory at Stade de France.

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Sep 23rd 2023, 9:50 PM

# Colour

'Special' Aviva Stadium showdown about much more than football

The Republic of Ireland enjoyed a 3-0 win over Northern Ireland in their historic Nations League opener.

1.9k

Sep 23rd 2023, 6:58 PM

# Team news

Hayes debuts, Toland returns to XI as Gleeson rings the changes for Aviva showdown

The Republic of Ireland face Northern Ireland in their historic Women’s Nations League opener.

1.5k

Sep 23rd 2023, 12:07 PM

# DOR

Rassie has become a pantomime villain but Boks boss is no joke

Erasmus’ spell in charge of Munster was a typical tale of contrasts.

2.6k

Sep 23rd 2023, 7:30 AM

# j lowe

'It’s the one thing I think I know how to do so far in life'

James Lowe will face the Springboks for the first time tonight in Paris.

5.0k

Sep 23rd 2023, 7:15 AM

# Preview

Aviva Stadium debut should be a huge celebration for Irish women's football

‘It’s not just about the squad walking out, it’s about everybody who has played their part over the last few years.’

1.4k

Sep 23rd 2023, 6:45 AM

# on y va!

Ireland can take big step towards World Cup glory in battle royale with Boks

Andy Farrell’s team is more settled and cohesive, but South Africa have serious firepower.

3.3k

Sep 23rd 2023, 6:00 AM

# Showdown

Northern Ireland not to be underestimated in 'home nations clash' at Aviva Stadium

Both sides are under new management at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow afternoon.

1.7k

Sep 22nd 2023, 8:28 PM

# Green Light

Celtic defender eligible to represent Ireland ahead of Nations League opener

‘She adds a lot of power, she’s very dynamic and a real threat in the air,’ interim head coach Eileen Gleeson said.

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Sep 22nd 2023, 2:59 PM