Ireland gearing up to get better, says Keenan
Hugo Keenan says that Ireland still have work to do and admits performances in their World Cup warm-up games did not reach their usual high standards.
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Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park relishing chance to test himself at World Cup
Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is determined to make the most of his maiden World Cup following his unconventional late rise to Test-level rugby.
Andy Farrell could opt to play Johnny Sexton in every pool game
Finally, the World Cup will get underway in France this weekend.
Ireland without Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne for RWC opener
Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne will all sit out Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday, but Irish management are confident the trio could be available for the second Pool B game against Tonga next week.
Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne out of World Cup opener
Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne have been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux.
Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup.
Joe McCarthy ready to wrestle his way into Ireland team
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup.
Great expectations - fans feel the time is now for Ireland at Rugby World Cup
Nine times Ireland have travelled to World Cups in hope and expectation but have come up short on each occasion.