Andy Farrell 'open-minded' as he considers World Cup squad
Andy Farrell insists he's going into the Rugby World Cup warm-up games with an open mind around selection.
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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.
'We expect to be at our best' - Andy Farrell trusting Ireland depth vs Italy
Andy Farrell expects nothing but the best from his Ireland side in the opening game of their Rugby World Cup warm-up programme, as they welcome Italy to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
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.
World Rugby U20 final: Ireland v France - All you need to know
The World Rugby Under-20 Championship of 2023 has been a challenging one both on and off the pitch for this Irish team.
Farrell to name Ireland World Cup training squad
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will today announce his World Cup training squad.
Ulster skipper Alan O'Connor: 'I thought I'd cry' after Connacht loss
Ulster captain Alan O'Connor felt apologies were in order when he gathered his beaten team-mates in the dressing room at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday night.