Ireland v Romania: All you need to know
Ireland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign in the heat of the Bordeaux sun against Romania on Saturday afternoon.
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Chile opt for pack power in World Cup debut against Japan
BORDEAUX : Chile have opted for a fashionable 6-2 bench split in favour of forwards as they look to try and outmuscle Japan in their Rugby World Cup debut in Toulouse on Sunday.
Mack Hansen omission a selection call, says Ireland assistant Mike Catt
Mack Hansen's omission from the Ireland squad for their World Cup opener was purely a selection issue and nothing to do with discipline, assistant coach Mike Catt said.
Late call-ups Shimokawa, Fakatava start for Japan against Chile
PARIS : Late squad call-ups Kanji Shimokawa and Amato Fakatava will both start Japan's opening Pool D match against World Cup debutants Chile in Toulouse on Sunday.
Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener
Head coach Andy Farrell expects Ireland to be “a hell of a lot slicker” in their Rugby World Cup opener following some disjointed warm-up displays.
Caelan Doris looking to meet his own expectations at the World Cup
Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World Cup.
If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded
Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World Cup.
Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory
Full-back Hugo Keenan insists in-form Ireland must lift their performances “up a notch” as they chase glory at the Rugby World Cup.