Republic of Ireland squad greeted by fans at Dublin Airport
Colour, crowds and lots of cheering.
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'Off the charts' measurement of David Clifford's class
The expectations on Kerry talisman David Clifford are "off the charts" and yet the Fossa man could still end up as 2023's Player of the Year, says Ciarán Whelan.
Wales coach Gatland makes major changes for England test
Fullback Leigh Halfpenny will earn a 100th cap and as many as five players their first after Wales coach Warren Gatland named his team to face England in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture in Cardiff on Saturday.
Paul O'Connell has no concerns with inexperienced Ireland fly-halves
Paul O’Connell has no reservations about the possibility of Ross Byrne, Jack Crowley or Ciaran Frawley starting a World Cup match in place of influential Ireland captain Johnny Sexton.
Ireland out to change World Cup story after 2019 disappointment – Tadhg Beirne
Tadhg Beirne admits the scars of the last World Cup took a long time to heal and insists Ireland will do everything possible to avoid making the same mistakes.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: RWC countdown begins as Ireland get ready for warm-up games
Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the new season of the RTÉ Rugby podcast as we look ahead to Ireland's opening Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Italy this Saturday.
Met Office extends Greater Manchester thunderstorm warning as torrential rain batters UK
The Met Office has extended a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of the UK - including for some of Greater Manchester.
Jean Kleyn 'was very close' to Ireland recall - Paul O'Connell
Paul O'Connell says Munster's Jean Kleyn was close to being called up for the Irish Rugby World Cup training squad, before the second row switched international allegiance to ply for South Africa.