Ireland struggle past Samoa in final RWC warm-up
Ireland will head to the Rugby World Cup off the back of a record 13th consecutive win, but their victory against Samoa will have offered more questions than answers to Andy Farrell.
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Ioane hat-trick leads Italy to 42-21 victory over Japan
Wing Monty Ioane scored a hat-trick of tries as Italy completed their Rugby World Cup preparations with a 42-21 victory over Japan in Treviso on Saturday, though the visitors were in the contest up to the final few minutes.
Injury for Earls sees Stockdale come into team v Samoa
Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Samoa (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) in Bayonne, with Jacob Stockdale coming in to the side.
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Preview: Final warm-up game v Samoa gives Ireland a RWC trial run
Andy Farrell's message may have more nuance, but for the Irish fans watching tonight’s final Rugby World Cup warm-up game between Ireland and Samoa in Bayonne (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), the plan is simple: Get in, get the win, and get back on the plane in one piece.
Ireland v Samoa: All you need to know
Ireland take on Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Bayonne on Saturday evening.
Samoan coach braces his team for clash with 'Leinster on steroids'
Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua is preparing to face "Leinster on steroids" ahead of Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash with Ireland in Bayonne.