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.
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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.
Andy Farrell could opt to play Johnny Sexton in every pool game
Finally, the World Cup will get underway in France this weekend.
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher feeling ‘unbelievably healthy’ ahead of World Cup
Hooker Ronan Kelleher insisted his “body feels unbelievably healthy” as he declared himself fit for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener.
'Fighting fit' Rónan Kelleher eager to push Ireland claim
Hooker Rónan Kelleher has declared himself "fighting fit" as Ireland boss Andy Farrell looks set to have a full squad to select from for Saturday's World Cup match against Romania in Bordeaux (2.30pm Irish time).
'Fighting fit' Kelleher eager to push Ireland claim
Hooker Rónan Kelleher has declared himself "fighting fit" as Ireland boss Andy Farrell looks set to have a full squad to select from for Saturday's World Cup match against Romania in Bordeaux (2.30pm Irish time).