David Humphreys: Ireland v Romania Talking Points
Former Ulster and Ireland out-half David Humphreys looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup and challenges facing Andy Farrell's hopeful Ireland side.
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Preview: Ireland expects ahead of Sexton's last dance
As the Irish fans made their way through a sweltering Dublin Airport for the 1.55pm flight to Bordeaux on Friday, the reality of this long-haul World Cup set in.
Preview and tips: Irish Champions Festival
If only the results at Leopardstown and the Curragh at the Irish Champions Festival were as easy to predict as the outcome of Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday.
World Cup debut next step on remarkable rise of Joe McCarthy
Joe McCarthy isn't a World Cup bolter in the traditional sense, but in a squad as settled as Andy Farrell’s, he’s as close to a bolter as you could be.
Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania
Ireland launch their Rugby World Cup campaign against Pool B minnows Romania in Bordeaux.
James Ryan urges Ireland to begin Rugby World Cup with ‘real intent’
Vice-captain James Ryan insists Ireland must begin the Rugby World Cup with “real intent” if they have genuine aspirations of being crowned champions.
Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter
Assistant coach Mike Catt categorically denied Mack Hansen’s shock omission for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania is down to an internal disciplinary issue.
RWC tickets still available, but would you fork out R25 000 to watch Boks tackle Ireland?
Tickets for the Rugby World Cup are still up for grabs, but fans wanting to watch their favourite team in action will have to fork out considerable amounts.