Josh Van der Flier: We're in our best shape ever
If you needed an idea how hot it was in Bordeaux during Ireland's 82-8 win against Romania on Saturday, you only had to look at Josh van der Flier.
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Tadhg Beirne: Final try showed our mentality
Ireland ran in 12 tries in their World Cup record haul against Romania in Bordeaux but for both Caelan Doris and Tadhg Beirne, it was the 12th one which best epitomised their approach on the day and pleased them most.
Johnny Sexton starts as Ireland name strong team for RWC opener against Romania
Johnny Sexton has been named to start in Ireland's Rugby World Cup meeting with Romania on Saturday, with head coach Andy Farrell picking close to a full-strength side for the Pool B opener in Bordeaux.
Caelan Doris looking to meet his own expectations at the World Cup
Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World Cup.
If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded
Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World Cup.
Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory
Full-back Hugo Keenan insists in-form Ireland must lift their performances “up a notch” as they chase glory at the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland's fate inextricably linked again with Sexton
DUBLIN : For the third successive World Cup, it is hard to separate Ireland's fate from the fitness of Johnny Sexton, their captain and lynchpin who will play his last game of rugby at some point over the coming weeks.
Cian Healy misses out as Ireland name squad for World Cup
Cian Healy has missed out on the final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in France through injury.