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.
Fekitoa and Piutau among Tonga starters v Ireland
Former Munster centre Malakai Fekitoa and ex-Ulster full-back Salesi (Charles) Piutau are both included in a star-studded Tonga side to take on Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) in Nantes.
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.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland go strong v Tonga, plus South Africa's Marx blow
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris to look ahead to Ireland's RWC Pool B meeting with Tonga on Saturday.