Japan have launched this World Cup and the next

In his exclusive online column Ronan O’Gara reflects on the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup 2015?

Japan have launched this World Cup and the next
Mon, 21 Sep, 2015 - 01:00
Ronan OGara
Ronan O’Gara

JAPAN 2019 IS UP AND RUNNING

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

More in this section

Seamus Coleman dejected after the game 26/3/2026 Paul Rouse: The most gutting feeling in sport is when opportunity slips away
Dublin v Wexford - Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2 S Fogarty Forum: GAA and RTÉ were partners but are now competitors
Armagh v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1 S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: McGeeney will be satisfied that Armagh can now cope with shock and awe
CourtsSports ColumnistsRWC15Place: EnglandPlace: DubaiPlace: ParisPlace: FrancePlace: IrelandPerson: RonanPerson: GaraPerson: Karne HeskethPerson: Roy of the RoversPerson: JOHNNY Joe SchmidtPerson: Johnny SextonPerson: SextonPerson: JoeSchmidtWarrenGatlandAug2015_large.jpgPerson: Iain HendersonPerson: Luke FitzgeraldPerson: FitzgeraldPerson: Keith EarlsPerson: EarlsPerson: FRENCH FRUSTRATIONEvent: World CupEvent: Rugby World Cup 2015Event: Rugby World CupEvent: WorldOrganisation: JapanOrganisation: SpringboksOrganisation: YahamaOrganisation: Racing 92Organisation: RacingOrganisation: South AfricaOrganisation: ScotlandOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: CanucksOrganisation: PumasOrganisation: All BlacksOrganisation: New ZealandOrganisation: ArgentinaOrganisation: Italy
<p>Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson dejected after the match. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

S Tommy Martin: We haven't yet reached the limits of Heimirball

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

IE Logo

Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

Start Exploring

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited