Event: Rugby World Cup 2019

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business

Cork to host International Mixed Ability Rugby World Tournament

The Rugby World Cup 2019 may now be firmly in the rear-view mirror, but fans of the sport can look forward to another international tournament in Cork this summer.

general

Lindsay Woods: 'Women's Little Christmas is a tradition I'm all in for'

Well, that was a fast year, wasn’t it? How is 2020 treating you? P

rugby

Match officials for Six Nations announced

World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the men’s Six Nations 2020 as the road to Rugby World Cup 2023 begins in earnest for the world’s top referees.

rugby

Siya’s Springboks fed nation with hope, joy, and love

rugby

The agony and the ecstacy: Rugby World Cup 2019 in pictures

rugby

Four contenders revealed for 2019 Try of the Year

World Rugby: Confirmed concussion rates down at World Cup

Confirmed concussion rates have dropped by 12% from the 2015 competition, and 35% when compared to 22 elite adult competitions in 2018-19.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2019

Around the World Cup (Day 33)

Your round-up of all the #RWC2019 news and more

Sun, 20 Oct, 2019

Sparring over as big guns brace for battle

There are three changes from the starting line-up Joe Schmidt sent out against Samoa last Saturday for Ireland’s final Pool A game in Fukuoka.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2019

Japan remember their 'Mr Rugby' - The man who paved the way for 2019 success

Seiji Hirao played in three World Cups and saw a fourth as Japan's head coach. He was also a superstar in his home country.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2019

World Rugby clears Ireland of accusations levelled by Sunday newspaper

World Rugby has cleared Ireland of accusations levelled by a Sunday newspaper that the IRFU applied pressure on the World Cup organisers to stop the Japan v Scotland match being rearranged in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2019

Namibia’s game with Canada cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis

“The safety of all involved in Rugby World Cup 2019 is our primary consideration and fans are advised not to travel to Kamaishi or the venue, which will be closed.”

Sun, 13 Oct, 2019

Springboks have to consider Japan and not Ireland down the road

Well, well, well. There was a buzz around the Springbok camp with the news that Japan had beaten Ireland 19-12 just before South Africa were due to kick-off against Namibia.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2019

Eye on South Africa: Statistically, Boks appeared to do everything right

The answer to whether the Springboks are Rugby World Cup 2019 contenders remains a strong ‘yes’ after Saturday’s epic battle against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2019

Irish Examiner special Rugby World Cup 2019 preview event

Follow live updates below or across social media, with expert analysis and insight from our panel of Irish Examiner columnists Ronan O'Gara and Donal Lenihan, who are joined on stage by Munster Rugby's Johann van Graan and Stephen Larkham.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2019

Rugby star Byrne wants men to talk mental health

Former Irish international rugby star Shane Byrne is encouraging men to talk about their mental health as part of World Suicide Prevention Day.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2019

Habana sees Jones as a perfect fit for the Boks

Brendan O’Brien The news that a foreign coach had been co-opted onto the Springboks ticket before leaving for Japan stirred fond memories for Bryan Habana.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2019

Join the Irish Examiner for a special Rugby World Cup 2019 preview event

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is nearly upon us and the Irish Examiner is giving rugby fans a unique opportunity to hear the thoughts of our expert panel including Irish Examiner columnists Ronan O'Gara and Donal Lenihan and Munster Rugby's Johann van Graan and Stephen Larkham ahead of this highly anticipated Rugby World Cup.

Mon, 02 Sep, 2019

Joe Schmidt hoping Steve Hansen will prove lucky for Ireland

Joe Schmidt will be hoping Steve Hansen doesn’t bear a grudge when the All Blacks head coach helps pull Ireland’s 2019 World Cup pool opponents out of the bag during today’s draw in Kyoto, Japan.

Wed, 10 May, 2017

World Rugby announces changes to global schedule

World Rugby has announced a post-2019 World Cup global calendar that will include a July Test match window.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

Monday evening briefing: Cork GP who groped teenage girl has jail sentence halved. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 24 Oct, 2016