Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.
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Ferris: Ireland may not be able to match South Africa's physicality at World Cup
In ticking the boxes required to win a World Cup, Stephen Ferris is still sticking with South Africa to retain their title, adding that Ireland's squad needs to be in rude health if they are to having any chance of lifting the Webb Ellis trophy for the first time.
Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are World Cup champions for a reason
Bullish Grant Gilchrist is adamant Scotland remain unfazed by South Africa's blistering form in the lead-up to their World Cup showdown in Marseille a week on Sunday.
Andy Farrell says he sought to stop Keith Earls from retiring last year
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has revealed he persuaded World Cup-bound wing Keith Earls not to retire.
Andy Farrell: I had to persuade Keith Earls not to retire
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has revealed he persuaded World Cup-bound wing Keith Earls not to retire.
Ireland ‘devastated’ to lose prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of Rugby World Cup
Andy Farrell says Ireland are “devastated” to have lost veteran prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France.
Farrell 'devastated' for Healy after calf injury ends his RWC hopes
Andy Farrell says he's "devastated" for Cian Healy, after the Ireland prop's calf injury saw him miss out on the Rugby World Cup squad.
Johnny Sexton regrets ‘mistake’ which saw him miss Ireland’s World Cup warm-ups
Captain Johnny Sexton admits he instantly regretted the heated exchange with referee Jaco Peyper which caused him to miss Ireland’s Rugby World Cup warm-up matches through suspension.