Lenihan: Ross Byrne needs to grasp chance against Tonga
Out-half Ross Byrne will need to impress if introduced off the bench against Tonga (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) as the battle to be Johnny Sexton's number 2 heats up.
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Rugby World Cup debutant outhalf Jack Crowley delighted to learn from 'true leader' Johnny Sexton
World Cup debutant Jack Crowley believes fellow Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton showed "the type of man he is" with his seamless return from almost six months on the sidelines.
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.
'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.
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.
Fast-tracked Crowley on course for World Cup shot
Few have come further faster than Jack Crowley.
Farrell: Ireland are ready to roll with the punches
Over the course of the last two years, Ireland have often found themselves backed into a corner.
Andy Farrell says he sought to stop Keith Earls from retiring last year
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has revealed he persuaded World Cup-bound wing Keith Earls not to retire.