Cian Prendergast named at no.8 for Ireland in strong side against England
Connacht's Cian Prendergast has been named to start at No.8 against England as many of the Grand Slam winning side return for Saturday's clash at the Aviva Stadium.
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Bernard Jackman expects Ireland to come out firing against England
Bernard Jackman believes Ireland will want to make a statement with their performance in this Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up against England at the Aviva Stadium.
Back row battle a boost for Ireland - Van der Flier
There's little dispute where Caelan Doris' best position is but that doesn't mean the Ireland back row automatically gets the number 8 shirt.
Kleyn says Wales warm-up will be treated like World Cup
South Africa's warm-up fixture against Wales on Saturday should be given the same reverence as any match at the Rugby World Cup and the Springboks will risk injury to go for the win, Munster lock Jean Kleyn said.
Gregor Townsend adamant Scotland are a match for anyone
Gregor Townsend is adamant Scotland, who are in Ireland's pool, are equipped to go toe-to-toe with any side they encounter at the upcoming World Cup after giving formidable France another fright on Saturday.
Cian Healy says Roy Keane did not address Ireland squad during training visit
Veteran prop Cian Healy revealed Ireland’s rugby players were not treated to a motivational speech from former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane during his visit to their training base in Portugal.
Roy Keane, Niall Horan and Pádraig Harrington visit Irish Rugby training camp
The Irish rugby team had some special guests at their training camp in Portugal on Wednesday as they were joined by Roy Keane, Niall Horan and Pádraig Harrington.
Jackman: McCloskey and Coombes could miss out on squad
Bernard Jackman believes Stuart McCloskey and Gavin Coombes may fall victim to a numbers game when Andy Farrell names his Irish Rugby World Cup squad later this month.