Ireland player ratings: Aki main man in Romania rout
Ireland eased into the World Cup with a routine victory over Romania during which they ran in 12 tries.
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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.
New Irish Lowe and Bealham ready to rock at Rugby World Cup
It's almost hard to believe that James Lowe and Finlay Bealham are about to appear in their first World Cup for Ireland.
Breaking Cian Healy ruled out as World Cup squad announced
Cian Healy has been excluded from Ireland's squad for the Rugby World Cup due to the injury sustained against Samoa on Saturday.
Deputy out-half picture no clearer for Andy Farrell as Ross Byrne and Jack Crowley vie for position
Andy Farrell may have hoped to get more clarity on who is his back-up out-half, but Ross Byrne's outing against England is unlikely to have swayed the head coach one way or the other.
Keith Earls - a special talent and a better person
Ireland are now deep into their World Cup preparations after arriving in France to take on Samoa in Bayonne next weekend.
Courtney Lawes confident England will get things right
Stand-in captain Courtney Lawes insists England will "relentlessly" strive for improvement and "won't give up" following another major jolt in their bumpy road towards the World Cup.
Ratings: Hansen and Lowe light it up for Ireland
Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations moved up a gear with a 29-10 win against England at the Aviva Stadium, as Andy Farrell's side picked up a record-equalling 12th win in a row.