Iain Henderson: Looming selection not an excuse for lacklustre display
Stand-in captain Iain Henderson insists looming World Cup selection was not a factor in Ireland's underwhelming performance in scraping past Samoa.
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The Story of the 2015 Rugby World Cup: And still...New Zealand back in black to cement legacy
With just under two weeks to go until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in Paris, we're looking back at the history of the tournament from its origins in New Zealand and Australia 36 years ago, to its tenth instalment in France next month
Andy Farrell waiting on Cian Healy World Cup update after injury in Samoa win
Andy Farrell is anxiously awaiting injury news on Cian Healy ahead of naming his World Cup squad after the veteran prop hobbled off during Ireland’s underwhelming 17-13 success over Samoa.
Ireland's Samoa 'scare' a heads-up for Springboks
Samoa's ability to gain entry deep into Irish territory will have the Springboks licking their lips, reckons Jamie Heaslip.
A lot for Farrell to ponder ahead of squad announcement
It's hard to imagine Andy Farrell enjoyed a peaceful night's sleep last night.
Wales flyhalf Dan Biggar to retire from international duty after World Cup
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced he will retire from international rugby union after the upcoming World Cup in France.
Andy Farrell: Too early to tell extent of Cian Healy injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says it's too early to tell the extent of Cian Healy's leg injury, with the loosehead prop emerging as a major doubt for next month's Rugby World Cup.
Off the pace Ireland survive major Samoa scare in World Cup warm-up
:Ireland avoided a slip-up against impressive Samoa by coming from behind late on to complete their World Cup preparations with an uninspiring 17-13 win in Bayonne, France on Saturday that did little to make a case for some of the fringe players.