'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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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.
Injury for Earls sees Stockdale come into team v Samoa
Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Samoa (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) in Bayonne, with Jacob Stockdale coming in to the side.
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.
Earls marks milestone with try in routine Ireland win over England
It was a win with a whole lot of homework to do.
Bernard Jackman: Gavin Coombes deserves his chance to impress v Italy
Bernard Jackman believes Munster's Gavin Coombes is one of the fringe players who deserves a shot in the Ireland team in this Saturday's opening Bank of Ireland Nations Series game against Italy at the Aviva Stadium.
Caelan Doris and Neve Jones take top Irish rugby awards
Caelan Doris has been named as the Bank of Ireland men's XVs players’ players of the year, while Neve Jones took the women’s honour at this year's Rugby Players Ireland awards.
Leinster thump Toulouse to reach Champions Cup final
Leinster made Toulouse pay for their indiscipline in a 41-22 European Champions Cup semi-final win in Dublin on Saturday.