'Full steam ahead' - Andy Farrell expects Ireland to deliver
Andy Farrell says he expects a "fantastic" performance from Ireland when they open their Rugby World Cup campaign against Romania on Saturday.
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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.
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.
Tadhg Beirne: Ireland camp 'feeling much better' than 2019
He's not the first Ireland player to hint that things are very different to the last regime and Tadhg Beirne has hailed Andy Farrell’s management as the squad gear up the for World Cup "feeling much better" than four years ago.
Iain Henderson: World Cup selection not a factor in unconvincing Ireland display
Stand-in captain Iain Henderson insists looming World Cup selection was not a factor in Ireland’s underwhelming performance in scraping past Samoa.
Iain Henderson: Looming selection not an excuse for lacklustre display
Stand-in captain Iain Henderson insists looming World Cup selection was not a factor in Ireland's underwhelming performance in scraping past Samoa.
Injury for Earls sees Stockdale come into team v Samoa
Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Samoa (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) in Bayonne, with Jacob Stockdale coming in to the side.
Saturday Sport: Manchester United 2-0 down to Forest
Tottenham have continued their impressive start under new manager Ange Postecoglou.