Team for Tonga picked out of 'respect' says Farrell
Andy Farrell says his selection for Ireland's second World Cup game was built around respect for Tonga, the competition and his own team.
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Mack Hansen starts for Ireland against Tonga as Andy Farrell makes four changes
Mack Hansen has been restored to Ireland’s starting XV as part of four personnel changes for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga in Nantes.
Johnny Sexton keeps his place as Ireland make four changes for Tonga
Johnny Sexton has been retained in the Ireland side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting with Tonga in Nantes, with head coach Andy Farrell making just four changes from last week's hammering of Romania.
Jack Conan could be fit for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa – Mick Kearney
Ireland are optimistic sidelined number eight Jack Conan will be fit to feature in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup showdown with defending champions South Africa in Paris.
Keith Earls: We know how to deal with pressure a lot better now
Keith Earls says Ireland are capable of "special things" as the World Cup ramps up another notch this weekend.
Lions back row Jack Conan ruled out of Tonga clash
Ireland back row Jack Conan will miss Saturday's game against Tonga (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) but is on target to train fully with the team next week.
Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup
Prop Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup.
'Keep grounded and stay curious' - Interview with performance coach Gary Keegan
Gary Keegan works behind the scenes.