The IRB has scheduled the final qualifying matches for this year's World Cup. Two spots are left in the competition of 20.
On 10th February Tonga will face South Korea in Auckland - the winner to earn a place alongside England, South Africa, Samoa and the U.S. in Pool A.
On 20th & 27th January
Saturday's Heineken Cup match at Thomond Park against Leicester will be their last at the venue, leaving Declan Kidney's men without a home!
Mick Galway says:
"I know the GAA have certain rules regarding the use of their grounds, but this would be purely a one off and I believe Fitzgerald stad
A 49 man squad has been named by Ireland to take on England Counties on 23rd February. The AIB Club International is part of the IRFU Community Rugby Programme that was launched last season and gives non contracted club players the opportunity to win representative honours for Ireland and to showcas
With the RWC 2007 game times now announced we take a look at what could be the journey for the men in green.
Open their Rugby World Cup journey against Namibia in Bordeaux on the first Sunday of the tournament (September 9) at 7pm.
Moving on face Georgia at 8pm on September 15, again in Bordea
The times have been released for RWC 2007 fixtures (all times below are local-time).
Match - Date - Pool - Match - Venue - Local Time
1 - Fri 7 Sep - D - France v Argentina - St. Denis* - 21.00
2 - Sat 8 Sep - C - New Zealand v Italy - Marseille - 13.45
3 - Sat 8 Sep - B - Australia v Japan