'Full steam ahead' - Andy Farrell expects Ireland to deliver
Andy Farrell says he expects a "fantastic" performance from Ireland when they open their Rugby World Cup campaign against Romania on Saturday.
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Johnny Sexton to make Ireland return in World Cup opener with Romania
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will make his first competitive appearance in almost six months after being selected to start Saturday’s Rugby World Cup clash with Romania.
Sexton to lead Ireland in World Cup opener with Romania, Van der Flier benched
PARIS : Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will lead the side but flanker Josh van der Flier has been left out of their opening World Cup game against Romania at the Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday as coach Andy Farrell seeks to hit the ground running.
Romania shuffle backline for World Cup opener against Ireland
New Zealand-born Hinckley Vaovasa will start at fly-half for Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against Ireland on Saturday (2.30pm) as number 8 Cristian Chirica wears the captain's armband on the country’s return to the global finals.
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy well placed after opening rounds of 68 and 69 respectively at the K Club
Shane Lowry shot an opening round of 68 that currently leaves him two shots behind clubhouse leaders Jordan Smith, Thomas Bjorn and Ross Fisher at the Horizon Irish Open, with Rory McIlroy a shot further back at the K Club.
Stormers sign deal with promising English outside back: 'He fits our game model perfectly'
The Stormers on Thursday confirmed the signing of promising English utility back Ben Loader on a two-year deal.
Rory McIlroy: Late birdies glossed over a pretty average day at Irish Open
Former champion Rory McIlroy admitted two late birdies helped “gloss over” an average first round of the Horizon Irish Open.
Johnny Sexton starts as Ireland name strong team for RWC opener against Romania
Johnny Sexton has been named to start in Ireland's Rugby World Cup meeting with Romania on Saturday, with head coach Andy Farrell picking close to a full-strength side for the Pool B opener in Bordeaux.