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.
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Decision time - The tough RWC calls Andy Farrell has to make
The auditions are almost over, and now Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has to make his call.
Preview: Final warm-up game v Samoa gives Ireland a RWC trial run
Andy Farrell's message may have more nuance, but for the Irish fans watching tonight’s final Rugby World Cup warm-up game between Ireland and Samoa in Bayonne (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), the plan is simple: Get in, get the win, and get back on the plane in one piece.
Ireland v Samoa: All you need to know
Ireland take on Samoa in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Bayonne on Saturday evening.
Henderson: Ireland will park squad nerves for Samoa meeting
Iain Henderson believes he and his team-mates will be able to park any performance anxiety against Samoa tomorrow, in what will be Ireland's final game before the Rugby World Cup squad is confirmed.
Dan Sheehan sprained ligaments but on course for World Cup, says Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell says he expects Dan Sheehan to be fit for Ireland's World Cup campaign after receiving a positive update on the hooker’s foot injury.
Ireland names new-look squad for Samoa warm-up game
Ireland have handed a full international debut to hooker Tom Stewart for Saturday’s clash with Samoa as they sweat on the fitness of Dan Sheehan ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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.