Preview: Ireland expects ahead of Sexton's last dance
As the Irish fans made their way through a sweltering Dublin Airport for the 1.55pm flight to Bordeaux on Friday, the reality of this long-haul World Cup set in.
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World Cup debut next step on remarkable rise of Joe McCarthy
Joe McCarthy isn't a World Cup bolter in the traditional sense, but in a squad as settled as Andy Farrell’s, he’s as close to a bolter as you could be.
Ireland v Romania: All you need to know
Ireland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign in the heat of the Bordeaux sun against Romania on Saturday afternoon.
Mack Hansen omission a selection call, says Ireland assistant Mike Catt
Mack Hansen's omission from the Ireland squad for their World Cup opener was purely a selection issue and nothing to do with discipline, assistant coach Mike Catt said.
Johnny Sexton confident goal-kicking not affected after injury lay-off
It's not going to matter tomorrow but Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell have been in discussions about the Ireland out-half's goal-kicking.
Rugby World Cup preview: Let the games begin
The wait is almost over and the tenth Rugby World Cup kicks off this evening with the blockbuster clash of France and New Zealand.
RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Ireland to lay down a RWC mark, opening week predictions
Neil Treacy is joined on the RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast by former Munster out-half and Cork Constitution coach Jonny Holland.
Romania shuffle backline for World Cup opener against Ireland
New Zealand-born Hinckley Vaovasa will start at fly-half for Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against Ireland on Saturday (2.30pm) as number 8 Cristian Chirica wears the captain's armband on the country’s return to the global finals.