Iain Henderson replaces James Ryan in Ireland team for crucial Scotland clash
Iain Henderson will start in place of vice-captain James Ryan in Ireland’s second row for Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland in Paris.
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Jamison Gibson Park returns to Ireland side to play South Africa
Jamison Gibson-Park comes into the Ireland side as Andy Farrell makes one change to the starting 15 to take on world champions South Africa.
Ireland iron out lineout issues but bigger tests await
You won't get far against South Africa without a lineout, and the fear in recent months was that Ireland were struggling to get that setpiece going.
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.
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.
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher feeling ‘unbelievably healthy’ ahead of World Cup
Hooker Ronan Kelleher insisted his “body feels unbelievably healthy” as he declared himself fit for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener.
'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).