Updated Ireland boss Andy Farrell has 'fingers crossed' for injured hooker Dan Sheehan
Ireland will have their "fingers crossed" over the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who injured his foot in the 29-10 victory over England.
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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.
Jackman: McCloskey and Coombes could miss out on squad
Bernard Jackman believes Stuart McCloskey and Gavin Coombes may fall victim to a numbers game when Andy Farrell names his Irish Rugby World Cup squad later this month.
Andy Farrell says Jack Crowley can take ‘massive confidence’ from Italy showing
Andy Farrell expects rookie fly-half Jack Crowley to take “massive confidence” from the experience of running the show for Ireland in their 33-17 World Cup warm-up win over Italy.
Jack Crowley lays down mark as Jacob Stockdale steps up in attack
As Caelan Doris dived over the line to score Ireland's fifth and final try in Saturday's 33-17 win against Italy, Jack Crowley lay in a crumpled pile on the floor.
Ireland start World Cup preparations with 33-17 Italy win
DUBLIN : Ireland got their World Cup preparations off to a mixed but nevertheless winning start on Saturday as some fringe players grasped the opportunity to impress coach Andy Farrell in a 33-17 victory over Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Caelan Doris stars for Ireland but injury concerns overshadow win over Italy
Caelan Doris shone and Jack Conan suffered an injury scare as Ireland launched their World Cup warm-up fixtures by easing to a 33-17 win over Italy in Dublin.
Saturday sport: Ireland's young guns face Italian test
Here'e the latest from the day's sporting action...