Ireland names new-look squad for Samoa warm-up game
Ireland have handed a full international debut to hooker Tom Stewart for Saturday’s clash with Samoa as they sweat on the fitness of Dan Sheehan ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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Stewart given first Irish start amid injury worries at hooker
DUBLIN : Ireland's Tom Stewart will make his first international start in their final World Cup warm-up game against Samoa on Saturday as the Six Nations champions sweat over the fitness of first choice hookers Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher.
Tom Stewart handed chance to stake Ireland claim against Samoa
Ulster hooker Tom Stewart will start his first Test match after being named in the Ireland team to take on Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday (7.45pm).
'A special person' - Earls set to join the Irish elite with 100th cap
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Mack Hansen has Keith Earls’ initials shaved in green hair ahead of milestone
Ireland wing Mack Hansen has marked the occasion of Keith Earls’ 100th Test cap by having his team-mate’s initials shaved into an eye-catching green haircut.
Byrne and Prendergast start as Ireland ring changes for England clash
Ross Byrne and Cian Prendergast have been handed starts by Andy Farrell for Ireland's Rugby World Cup warm-up match against England on Saturday, while Keith Earls is in line to win his 100th cap off the bench.
Ireland bring Grand Slam winners back for England warm-up
DUBLIN : Ireland named the vast majority of the team that sealed the Six Nations Grand Slam against England in March for a World Cup warm-up rematch on Saturday as both sides finalise plans for the tournament in France.
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.