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.
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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.
Ala'alatoa, Sopoaga in Samoa squad to face Ireland
Ireland will face a host of familiar faces when they take on Samoa with Leinster's Michael Ala'alatoa, former Ulster player Christian Leali'ifano and ex-All Blacks out-half Lima Sopoaga all included in the squad.
Sevens involvement unclear for Ireland's latest 'fresh start'
All going well Maeve Óg O'Leary will earn her fifth Ireland cap in October’s WXV3 series in Dubai and she’ll win it under a third head coach in a two-year spell.
Romania's Motoc cleared to face Ireland in World Cup
Adrian Motoc has been cleared to play in Romania's World Cup opener against Ireland, an independent disciplinary committee said on Thursday, following its decision to overturn the red card the lock received in a game against Italy.
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.