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).
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Iain Henderson: Ireland side gelled really well despite 'unfamiliar relationships'
Iain Henderson felt an experimental Ireland side were able to gel "really well" as they got their Rugby World Cup warm-ups underway with a 33-17 win over Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
'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.
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.
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.
Ireland mix and match for Italy World Cup warm-up
DUBLIN : Ireland coach Andy Farrell handed a number of fringe players the chance to stake a claim for a World Cup place in Saturday's warm-up against Italy while also including some Grand Slam winners to try to extend a 10-game winning streak.
Crowley starts v Italy with three potential debuts off the bench
Jack Crowley will get a first opportunity of the summer to stake his claim at out-half for Ireland, with the Munster man starting at 10 in Saturday's opening Rugby World Cup warm-up against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.