Farrell says Ireland defense must adapt with no excuses

KOBE, Japan (AP) — Three of the four offside calls against Ireland were apparently wrong.
That hasn’t stopped Ireland from making sure the chances of being whistled offside again in the Rugby World Cup are slim.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt said World Rugby admitted to the referee errors after they lost to Japan 19-12 last Saturday. Schmidt knew his defense was coached better than that, and defense coach Andy Farrell said on Wednesday, the day before Ireland’s third pool match aga