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They needed a win, they needed a bonus point, they needed to gain momentum and look convincing - 2 out of 3's OK anywhere else, but not at the Rugby World Cup when you're in the "Pool D: Group of Death". Let's take nothing away from Namibia, they've set the bar for minnows - they weren't walked o
It's not a great group, in fact it's probably the worst, Pool D groups Ireland with another two of the world's top six sides (France and Argentina) and with only two to progress beyond the pool stage it was always going to be tough. However Ireland have been dealt one favourable card, the chance to
Pool D Table Team P W D L F A BP PTS 1 Argentina 1 1 0 0 17 12 0 4 2 France 1 0 0 1 12 17 1 1 3 Georgia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Ireland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Namibia 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Alrighty then, where the hell does that leave us? Argentina played a straight game and outplayed an error-ridden France who looked nervous from the word go! Going on to win 12-17. The French became only the second home side in the six-event history of the World Cup to lose their opening game.
Denis Leamy has other things on his mind than Namibia during the World Cup, he's wonder what damage his Munster team mate could do to their shared house in Cork. Leamy owns the house, but Denis Fogarty shares with him and Leamy is away playing for country for hopefully some weeks yet: "I'm n
Commenting on his selection for this weekends game at Centre, Brian O'Driscoll, Ireland Captain for the 39th time in his career said: "I am delighted to get myself back on the field, especially to lead the team out in the first game in the tournament. The injury has healed very well over the last
O'Sullivan told RTE Radio 1 "Brian and Shane (Horgan) are in great form. Brian took a full part in training yesterday and I think the medics are happy to clear him for this weekend's game. That's a great boost for everybody," "I'm happy with Shane and the progress with his knee. He's a littl
to dismiss anyone in this tournament, it has never been our way and it never will be" - That's Paul O'Conneell's view on the first two games against Namibia and Georgia. Namibia may be ranked 24th in the world but the Irish boys don't plan on under-estimating them! “It’s the first gam
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Dermot Ahern, T.D., announced today that a temporary Irish consulate would operate in Bordeaux. Minister Ahern said: "As part of my commitment to providing a first class consular service to Irish fans attending major sporting events abroad, I am pleased to ann
Neil Best insists that there is no need to panic about Ireland after their "Ultimate Fighting" Rugby last week. Battered after two brutal warm-up games they'll need to step up a gear (and may well meet Italy again in the Quarter Finals!). O'Sullivan will have wanted two tough games for his side
