Johnny Sexton to make Ireland return in World Cup opener with Romania
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton will make his first competitive appearance in almost six months after being selected to start Saturday’s Rugby World Cup clash with Romania.
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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.
'Fighting fit' Rónan Kelleher eager to push Ireland claim
Hooker Rónan Kelleher has declared himself "fighting fit" as Ireland boss Andy Farrell looks set to have a full squad to select from for Saturday's World Cup match against Romania in Bordeaux (2.30pm Irish time).
'Fighting fit' Kelleher eager to push Ireland claim
Hooker Rónan Kelleher has declared himself "fighting fit" as Ireland boss Andy Farrell looks set to have a full squad to select from for Saturday's World Cup match against Romania in Bordeaux (2.30pm Irish time).
Iain Henderson: World Cup selection not a factor in unconvincing Ireland display
Stand-in captain Iain Henderson insists looming World Cup selection was not a factor in Ireland’s underwhelming performance in scraping past Samoa.
Iain Henderson: Looming selection not an excuse for lacklustre display
Stand-in captain Iain Henderson insists looming World Cup selection was not a factor in Ireland's underwhelming performance in scraping past Samoa.
Andy Farrell waiting on Cian Healy World Cup update after injury in Samoa win
Andy Farrell is anxiously awaiting injury news on Cian Healy ahead of naming his World Cup squad after the veteran prop hobbled off during Ireland’s underwhelming 17-13 success over Samoa.
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.