Ireland braced for ‘big step up’ ahead of facing Tonga’s ‘serious threats’
Ireland’s coaching staff and players are braced for a “big step up” at the Rugby World Cup as they prepare to face the “serious threats” of Tonga in Nantes.
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Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup
Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says it is “great” to have his father back in good health and in France to cheer him on at his fourth – and probably final – Rugby World Cup.
Postcard from Nantes: Rugby World Cup comes to football town
The two lads huddled over one phone in the number 3 tram to Commerce are not happy.
Bleyendaal promises Tonga will "fire some shots" against Ireland
Assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal says Tonga intend to "really fire some shots" at the Rugby World Cup and warned Ireland's "well-oiled machine" to expect a bruising Pool B encounter in Nantes.
Ferris: Fringe players need to be 'part of the journey'
While Andy Farrell is showing Tonga maximum respect in fielding close to a full-strength side for their meeting on Saturday, Stephen Ferris warns that the coach must be wary of a repeat of the 'Bordeaux Four' of 2007.
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.
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.