With qualification for the knockout phase secured after an Ireland performance more in keeping with what we have come to expect from this squad, the only outstanding issue surrounded the not insignificant detail as to whom Ireland would meet in their quarter-final in Tokyo next weekend.

The game between Scotland and Japan went ahead despite threat of cancellation,with Japan winning 28-21.

Tonga came from behind at half-time to secure a 31-19 win over the United States and avoid finishing bottom of Rugby World Cup Pool C.

Simon Lewis provides an on-the-whistle report of the main talking points from Ireland's win over Samoa.

Brilliant Bohemians smashed Dundalk’s domestic 31-match unbeaten run last night to all but secure their place in Europe next season.

Fr Harry Bohan is 80 but you wouldn’t know it.

Vaeluaga Steve Jackson believes his Samoan side will be all the more dangerous a proposition for Ireland this weekend precisely because of the fact that their involvement in this World Cup will end, regardless of the outcome, with the final whistle.

As a man more than familiar with the slings and arrows that can follow even the least outrageous fortunes of professional sport, Leo Cullen is a good place to start when assessing Joe Schmidt’s legacy.

Mistakes by goalkeepers which lead to scores are always magnified, particularly those that involve short puckouts. It was a defensive mistake by Glen Rovers that handed the East Cork side the golden opportunity to goal for the second time just before the break.

Before you make your position known you had better state your terms.

What is it about Ireland and World Cups? Right now it feels like a marriage made in hell.

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Michael Cheika is stepping down as Australia head coach following their World Cup quarter-final exit against England.

Joe Schmidt couldn't explain it. The bad passes and the dropped balls and the missed kicks to touch.

Twitter full of tributes for Joe Schmidt and Rory Best as they depart the stage.

While it may not have had the same importance as recent meetings between the sides, Cork City's victory over Dundalk was lustily hailed by the home crowd.

Donal Lenihan on the three areas Ireland need to master in today’s World Cup quarter-final

When I travelled to last year’s Cork county final, I felt right at home when I saw the black and white flags and the huge swell of Midleton support.

Channel 4’s Alan Gardner reveals he has heart failure and says he wants to focus on his health not his Asperger’s. Áilín Quinlan meets him in Clonakilty