Saturday sport: Ireland's young guns face Italian test
Here'e the latest from the day's sporting action...
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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.
Iain Henderson backs 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.
Andy Farrell 'open-minded' as he considers World Cup squad
Andy Farrell insists he's going into the Rugby World Cup warm-up games with an open mind around selection.
Farrell believes strength in depth will be key to Ireland's World Cup hopes
Andy Farrell insists squad depth will be key to Ireland achieving their dream of World Cup glory after handing opportunities to a number of fringe players for Saturday’s warm-up clash with Italy.