Ireland unchanged for New Zealand quarter-final clash
PARIS : Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made no changes to his starting team to play New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup quarter-finals with Mack Hansen and James Lowe both passed fit to play.
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Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw an injury doubt for crucial Scotland clash
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw has emerged as an injury doubt for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup showdown with Scotland in Paris.
Ferris: Fringe players need to be 'part of the journey'
While Andy Farrell is showing Tonga maximum respect in fielding close to a full-strength side for their meeting on Saturday, Stephen Ferris warns that the coach must be wary of a repeat of the 'Bordeaux Four' of 2007.
Andy Farrell: Too early to tell extent of Cian Healy injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says it's too early to tell the extent of Cian Healy's leg injury, with the loosehead prop emerging as a major doubt for next month's Rugby World Cup.
Off the pace Ireland survive major Samoa scare in World Cup warm-up
:Ireland avoided a slip-up against impressive Samoa by coming from behind late on to complete their World Cup preparations with an uninspiring 17-13 win in Bayonne, France on Saturday that did little to make a case for some of the fringe players.
Ireland edge Samoa but suffer Healy World Cup worry
Ireland edged battling Samoa 17-13 in a World Cup warm-up match in rainy Bayonne on Saturday but suffered a major setback ahead of the global showpiece when veteran prop Cian Healy limped off with what appeared to be a calf injury.
Stewart given first Irish start amid injury worries at hooker
DUBLIN : Ireland's Tom Stewart will make his first international start in their final World Cup warm-up game against Samoa on Saturday as the Six Nations champions sweat over the fitness of first choice hookers Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelleher.
Jimmy O'Brien pleased to show off versatility for RWC place
Jimmy O'Brien is hoping that his versatility will stand to him when Ireland head coach Andy Farrell decides on his final Rugby World Cup squad later this week.