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James Ryan is seeing a specialist today to discover the extent of his hand injury but has not been ruled out for Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday.

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Cian Healy could still get called into Ireland squad after injury issue eases

Ireland will continue to monitor the fitness of absent prop Cian Healy following encouraging progress in his recovery from the injury which caused him to be left out of Andy Farrell’s Rugby World Cup squad.

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Cian Healy making progress as Ireland eye provincial games

With the World Cup in full swing, it could be easy to forget about the rugby going on back home.

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Decision time - Andy Farrell facing crucial calls v Springboks

Given the desire to avoid France in a potential World Cup quarter-final, it's no exaggeration to say Ireland are heading into the biggest game yet of the Andy Farrell era.

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RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Where will Ireland v South Africa be won and lost?

Neil Treacy is joined by BJ Botha and Mick Kearney on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast, for a full preview of Ireland's crucial Pool B meeting with defending champions South Africa in Paris on Saturday.

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Jack Conan could be fit for Ireland’s showdown with South Africa – Mick Kearney

Ireland are optimistic sidelined number eight Jack Conan will be fit to feature in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup showdown with defending champions South Africa in Paris.

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Keith Earls: We know how to deal with pressure a lot better now

Keith Earls says Ireland are capable of "special things" as the World Cup ramps up another notch this weekend.