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Rugby World Cup 2019: Ireland 47-5 Samoa

Ireland will face New Zealand or South Africa in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final after hammering Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card.

Joe Schmidt says Ireland must control their own destiny and will take Samoa seriously as they aim to book their place in the last... Read more

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has made 11 changes to his side for Saturday's crunch Pool A clash with Samoa in the Rugby World Cup.

Jason Robinson was impressed by Japan's victory over Ireland and thinks they have a real shot at further shocks in the Rugby World Cup.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says Johnny Sexton will be fit to face Samoa despite playing just one half of the win against Russia.

Ireland lacked fluency in an unconvincing win over Russia, but responded to their loss to Japan by claiming maximum points.

Robbie Henshaw is yet to feature for Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup and Joe Schmidt remains reluctant to risk him against Russia.

Only four players remain from Ireland's stunning defeat to Japan, as Johnny Sexton captains his country for the first time against Russia.

Their win over South Africa in 2015 may never be topped, but Japan have once again exceeded expectations with a massive World Cup upset.

Ireland were beaten by Japan without Jack Conan and will now be without the back row for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup.

Japan were knocked out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup having lost to Scotland, and Jamie Joseph fears a repeat despite beating Ireland.

Japan's victory over Ireland at the Rugby World Cup should not be considered a huge upset, according to Rory Best.

Ireland were sensationally upset by hosts Japan at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, leaving Brian O'Driscoll stunned by their performance.

Ireland's Rugby World Cup hopes took a huge hit as hosts Japan produced another finals shock in Shizuoka.

Japan eased past Russia in their Rugby World Cup opener but will face a far sterner test against Ireland, who will be without Johnny... Read more

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has made four changes for the Pool A clash against hosts Japan, with Jack Carty starting at fly-half.