'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.
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Sexton to lead Ireland in World Cup opener with Romania, Van der Flier benched
PARIS : Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will lead the side but flanker Josh van der Flier has been left out of their opening World Cup game against Romania at the Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday as coach Andy Farrell seeks to hit the ground running.
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.
Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup.
Joe McCarthy ready to wrestle his way into Ireland team
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup.
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.
Andy Farrell: I had to persuade Keith Earls not to retire
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has revealed he persuaded World Cup-bound wing Keith Earls not to retire.
Healy ruled out of otherwise full strength Irish squad
DUBLIN : Ireland prop Cian Healy was ruled out of the World Cup through injury on Sunday as coach Andy Farrell named an otherwise full strength squad looking to finally banish their miserable tournament record.