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Ireland are now deep into their World Cup preparations after arriving in France to take on Samoa in Bayonne next weekend.
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Former All Blacks coach Hansen to help prepare Wallabies in France
Former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has joined Australia in a short-term advisory role in the leadup to the World Cup after accepting an invitation from Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.
Diarmuid Barron travels with Ireland as Dan Sheehan rehabs at home
Munster hooker Diarmuid Barron has been called in as cover for Ireland's final World Cup warm-up match against Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday.
England will learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday
England will learn on Tuesday the consequences for their World Cup group campaign caused by Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell being summoned to face rugby's judiciary.
Andy Farrell closing in on RWC squad selection
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Saturday's 29-10 win against England has given him a clearer picture of what his Rugby World Cup squad will look like.
Ryan admits Ireland performance 'frustrating'
Even with the caveat that this was a first outing of the season for Ireland's starting team against England yesterday, captain James Ryan didn't want to gloss over a disjointed performance.
Updated Ireland boss Andy Farrell has 'fingers crossed' for injured hooker Dan Sheehan
Ireland will have their "fingers crossed" over the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who injured his foot in the 29-10 victory over England.
Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne on track for World Cup
Ireland's Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne are set to be fit for selection for the World Cup but the duo are unlikely to feature against Samoa in the final warm-up match in nine days' time.