Former Ireland out-half Ian Madigan announces retirement
Former Ireland international Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34.
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Casey wary of Tonga danger with World Cup bow at hand
South Africa may loom large on the horizon but Craig Casey knows Ireland can't afford to look beyond Tonga this weekend.
Ireland’s Rob Herring ‘raring to go’ ahead of overdue World Cup debut
Veteran Ireland hooker Rob Herring never doubted his ability to play at a Rugby World Cup as he prepares to make up for past disappointments with an overdue tournament debut.
Rob Herring never doubted his ability as he prepares for World Cup debut
Veteran Ireland hooker Rob Herring never doubted his ability to play at a Rugby World Cup as he prepares to make up for past disappointments with an overdue tournament debut.
No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World Cup in France without ambitions of claiming the ultimate prize.
Tadhg Beirne: Ireland camp 'feeling much better' than 2019
He's not the first Ireland player to hint that things are very different to the last regime and Tadhg Beirne has hailed Andy Farrell’s management as the squad gear up the for World Cup "feeling much better" than four years ago.
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland's record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.
Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland
Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.