Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne warns World Cup opponents Tonga a ‘serious side’
Tadhg Beirne believes he and Ireland are still some way from hitting top form at the Rugby World Cup as they bid to avoid being scalped by Tonga.
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Team for Tonga picked out of 'respect' says Farrell
Andy Farrell says his selection for Ireland's second World Cup game was built around respect for Tonga, the competition and his own team.
Johnny Sexton keeps his place as Ireland make four changes for Tonga
Johnny Sexton has been retained in the Ireland side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting with Tonga in Nantes, with head coach Andy Farrell making just four changes from last week's hammering of Romania.
Jack Conan could be fit for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa – Mick Kearney
Ireland are optimistic sidelined number eight Jack Conan will be fit to feature in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup showdown with defending champions South Africa in Paris.
Lions back row Jack Conan ruled out of Tonga clash
Ireland back row Jack Conan will miss Saturday's game against Tonga (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) but is on target to train fully with the team next week.
Jack Conan only Ireland player to miss training
Jack Conan was the only Ireland player not to train with the squad on Tuesday morning ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash against Tonga.
Tonga task makes for interesting selection calls for Andy Farrell
Romania are done and dusted with the not so mighty Oaks felled with a sharp axe and minimum fuss.
Tonga task makes for interesting selection calls for Andy Farrell
Romania are done and dusted with the not so mighty Oaks felled with a sharp axe and minimum fuss.