Injury scare for Jack Conan as Ireland ease past Italy
In a game in which Ireland had very little to gain and a lot to lose, Andy Farrell's side will head for next week’s training camp in Portugal worrying more about injuries than this performance.
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Iain Henderson: Ireland side gelled really well despite 'unfamiliar relationships'
Iain Henderson felt an experimental Ireland side were able to gel "really well" as they got their Rugby World Cup warm-ups underway with a 33-17 win over Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Caelan Doris stars for Ireland but injury concerns overshadow win over Italy
Caelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin.
Saturday sport: Ireland's young guns face Italian test
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Preview: Opportunity knocks to impress against Italy
Warm-up games, Tests, friendlies. Call them what you like.
'it will be incredibly special ' - Henderson proud to fill in as Ireland captain
Iain Henderson will lead Ireland out as captain for the second time tonight, when Andy Farrell's side host Italy.
Ireland v Italy: All you need to know ahead of Rugby World Cup warm-up match
The countdown to the Rugby World Cup ramps up on Saturday when Ireland face Italy in their first warm-up match, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
Iain Henderson backs Ireland wing Jacob Stockdale to fight for World Cup spot
Iain Henderson has backed Ireland and Ulster team-mate Jacob Stockdale to return to his devastating best as he bids to force his way into Andy Farrell’s World Cup squad.