Lenihan: Ross Byrne needs to grasp chance against Tonga
Out-half Ross Byrne will need to impress if introduced off the bench against Tonga (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) as the battle to be Johnny Sexton's number 2 heats up.
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Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan on course for Springboks showdown
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan is expected to be fully fit for next weekend's clash with South Africa, according to Andy Farrell.
‘Incredible character, top man’: Peter O’Mahony hails Ireland wing Mack Hansen
Peter O’Mahony says Ireland squad would be lost without “characters” like Mack Hansen in their camp at the Rugby World Cup.
Irish rugby needs 'characters' like Mack - O'Mahony
Peter O'Mahony says Irish rugby needs "characters" like Mack Hansen after the winger joked about having a "five-minute tiff" with boss Andy Farrell.
Clock ticking As 90kg Snatch Lift Continues To Elude Mirabai Chanu
Mirabai Chanu has been a frontrunner in the women's 49kg category for years but with an increasing number of weightlifters breaching the elusive 90kg mark, the pressure is mounting on the Tokyo Olympics medallist to nail the coveted lift. As many as seven athletes, including five in this current Olympic cycle, have lifted 90kg or more in the snatch section, Chanu herself has been working to cross the mark since 2019. However, the much-anticipated 90kg snatch lift has eluded her in her two attempts in the past four years.
Johnny Sexton does not put personal glory ahead of an Ireland victory over Tonga
Johnny Sexton believes none of his team-mates will care if he surpasses Ronan O’Gara as Ireland’s record points holder during Saturday’s clash with Tonga.
Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne warns World Cup opponents Tonga a ‘serious side’
Tadhg Beirne believes he and Ireland are still some way from hitting top form at the Rugby World Cup as they bid to avoid being scalped by Tonga.
SPONSORED | Bobo on the Boks vs Romania
Ntsako Mukansi from Mbet International and John Maylam, founder of 7qz , sat down with the legendary Gcobani Bobo to recap on the Boks’ crucial RWC opener vs Scotland as well as giving some insights into the second round of pool games.