Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Oct 3, 2019 at 11.15am UK
35-0
Reaction
![James Davies in action for Wales in June 2018 James Davies in action for Wales in June 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland's World Cup hopes under threat from Typhoon Hagibis
Ireland need a bonus-point victory to guarantee a quarter-final spot, but games cancelled due to the weather are registered as scoreless draws.
Oct 7, 07:04
![Rory Best during an Ireland training session on October 3, 2019 Rory Best during an Ireland training session on October 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rory Best admits Ireland confidence knocked by Japan loss
Joe Schmidt's men are currently the highest-ranked side in rugby.
Oct 4, 08:37
![Jordi Murphy in action for Ireland in March 2018 Jordi Murphy in action for Ireland in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland to remain patient with Jordi Murphy over rib injury
Victory over Samoa will see Ireland into the quarter-finals.
Oct 4, 08:33
Form Guide
Build-up
![Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bundee Aki believes Ireland will "step up to the plate"
The centre challenged Ireland to get their World Cup tilt back on track.
Oct 3, 08:13
![Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andy Farrell: 'Johnny Sexton will stay positive with the referee'
Ireland came out on the wrong side of referee Angus Gardner in Saturday's shock defeat against tournament hosts Japan.
Oct 2, 09:26
![Ireland coach Andy Farrell pictured in November 2018 Ireland coach Andy Farrell pictured in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andy Farrell looking to turn Japan "setback" into positive for Ireland
Coach wants Ireland to bounce back from shock loss to Japan.
Oct 2, 07:16
![Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019 Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland confident in Joey Carbery ability at scrum-half
Fly-half is to switch positions.
Oct 1, 13:39
![Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on September 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Johnny Sexton excited for "massive honour" of Ireland captaincy
The fly-half will take the armband as Ireland rest captain Rory Best.
Oct 1, 12:39
![Ireland's Garry Ringrose in action against England in the Six Nations on February 2, 2019 Ireland's Garry Ringrose in action against England in the Six Nations on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Schmidt admits Garry Ringrose selection is a "risk"
Johnny Sexton will captain Ireland for the first time against Russia.
Oct 1, 08:39
![Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018 Ireland's CJ Stander celebrates in November 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland's CJ Stander declares himself fit for Russia clash
The Irish side suffered a shock defeat to Japan on the weekend.
Sep 30, 08:48