Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Sep 22, 2019 at 8.45am UK
27-3
Reaction
![John Barclay in action for Scotland on August 17, 2019 John Barclay in action for Scotland on August 17, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Barclay reflects on "pretty crap" aftermath of Ireland defeat
The former captain says players have faced accusations that they look like they do not care.
Sep 27, 12:46
![Scotland's Grant Gilchrist pictured at the Rugby World Cup on September 22, 2019 Scotland's Grant Gilchrist pictured at the Rugby World Cup on September 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Grant Gilchrist: 'No-one more annoyed than Scotland at Ireland defeat'
The Scots were beaten 27-3 by Ireland.
Sep 26, 06:45
![Duncan Taylor pictured in September 2017 Duncan Taylor pictured in September 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Scotland centre Duncan Taylor: "We're not happy, believe me"
Ireland eased to a 27-3 victory in the World Cup opener.
Sep 24, 18:14
![Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andrew Conway: 'Ireland refused to panic after England mauling'
Munster wing hails Ireland for sticking to their guns.
Sep 23, 06:14
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Ireland
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Form Guide
Build-up
![Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019 Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Greig Laidlaw unfazed by Typhoon Tapah
A powerful weather system building over the East China Sea is one thing, but Joe Schmidt's side also lie in wait for Scotland on Sunday.
Sep 21, 10:32
![Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019 Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray in action against England during the Six Nations on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Peter O'Mahony backs Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton
Peter O'Mahony says Ireland's halves combination will be on their guard in World Cup opener.
Sep 21, 07:11
![Jordan Larmour in action for Ireland on August 24, 2019 Jordan Larmour in action for Ireland on August 24, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jacob Stockdale: 'Ireland's back three can shine against Scotland'
The prolific Ulster try-scorer is hungry for more success at the World Cup.
Sep 21, 06:59
![Scotland boss Gregor Townsend on September 6, 2019 Scotland boss Gregor Townsend on September 6, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Scotland head coach Townsend: 'We need perfect performance to beat Ireland'
The Scots are outsiders to beat the World number one ranked side.
Sep 20, 13:32
![Ireland captain Rory Best leads the warm-up ahead of the Six Nations match against England on February 2, 2019 Ireland captain Rory Best leads the warm-up ahead of the Six Nations match against England on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tadhg Furlong: 'Ireland will go anywhere and back for Rory Best'
Best will win his 121st cap at his fourth World Cup when Ireland square up to Scotland on Sunday.
Sep 20, 11:58
![Cian Healy pictured in November 2017 Cian Healy pictured in November 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cian Healy takes tips from sumo wrestlers ahead of World Cup opener
Leinster strongman Healy is ready for a scrum wrestle with the Scots.
Sep 20, 10:14
![Jordan Larmour in action for Ireland on August 24, 2019 Jordan Larmour in action for Ireland on August 24, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Schmidt praises Larmour and Conway's 'contagious' enthusiasm
The duo are tipped to breathe new life through the Ireland ranks.
Sep 20, 10:09
![Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019 Greig Laidlaw warms up for Scotland on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Townsend names experienced Scotland XV against Ireland
Scotland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign in Yokohama on Sunday.
Sep 20, 10:01
![Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019 Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Scotland centre Sam Johnson aiming for "the top" at World Cup
The Queensland-born Glasgow centre is looking forward to his first taste of World Cup action on Sunday.
Sep 19, 23:16
![Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018 Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Richie Murphy: 'Sexton and Murray bringing buzz to Ireland squad'
Murray and Sexton ran the show in Ireland's 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam.
Sep 19, 12:07
![Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019 Sam Johnson in action for Scotland on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sam Johnson "confident" Scotland can topple Ireland
The Glasgow midfielder has been bowled over by the hospitality in Nagasaki and Tokyo.
Sep 19, 07:12
![Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ireland vs. Scotland: Their recent meetings
The two sides meet on Sunday in Yokohama with Ireland having won six of the previous seven meetings.
Sep 18, 14:29
![Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland on November 10, 2018 Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland on November 10, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stuart Hogg mistaken for Greig Laidlaw in Japan
The Exeter full-back is among the biggest names in Gregor Townsend's squad yet he has found himself in former skipper Grieg Laidlaw's shade.
Sep 18, 07:52
![Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019 Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on March 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Finn Russell: 'We are ready to show the real Scotland at World Cup'
Gregor Townsend's team open their campaign against Ireland on Sunday.
Sep 17, 13:07
![Ireland full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018 Ireland full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rob Kearney still in contention for Scotland match
The full-back picked up the issue during training ahead of the World Cup.
Sep 17, 10:06
![Ireland full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018 Ireland full-back Rob Kearney pictured in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rob Kearney now a fitness doubt for Ireland
The full-back has a calf injury.
Sep 16, 17:09
![Scotland's Stuart McInally pictured in February 2018 Scotland's Stuart McInally pictured in February 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Scotland squad training with shampoo-soaked balls
A thunderstorm is forecast during their World Cup opener with Ireland.
Sep 16, 12:51
![Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Robbie Henshaw "very, very unlikely" to be fit for World Cup opener
Henshaw has a hamstring problem.
Sep 16, 08:04
![Jamie Ritchie pictured in February 2019 Jamie Ritchie pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jamie Ritchie to miss World Cup opener after breaking cheekbone
Scotland open their campaign next Sunday.
Sep 15, 08:39
![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)
Joey Carbery in line for "incredible" recovery for Ireland
The Munster fly-half is on track to be fit in time to face Scotland.
Sep 15, 08:30
![Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Schmidt admits Robbie Henshaw "likely" to miss World Cup opener
Will Addison has not been called out to Japan as a replacement.
Sep 15, 08:26
![Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019 Ireland's Robbie Henshaw pictured in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Robbie Henshaw a doubt for Ireland's World Cup opener
Garry Ringrose could benefit from Henshaw's injury for the group stages opener in Chiba.
Sep 14, 17:03