Fit, healthy and firing – Andy Farrell hails Johnny Sexton's Ireland comeback
Andy Farrell was delighted to have Johnny Sexton back “firing on all cylinders” following the Ireland captain’s record-breaking return in a 12-try demolition of Romania.
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Australia see off Georgia to give Jones first win
Australia secured Eddie Jones a first win in his second spell in charge as they swept past Georgia 35-15 to open their World Cup Pool C campaign in style with a bonus-point victory at the Stade de France.
Sexton 'delighted to be back' after making sharp return
Even accounting for the quality of the opposition, Johnny Sexton's edge doesn't appear to have become blunt over the course of his six-month layoff.
Wallabies off to winning start at World Cup to snap losing streak
Donaldson, 24, making just his fourth Test appearance, ensured former England coach Jones ended his poor run of results since returning as boss in January and started their Pool C campaign on a positive note.
Andy Farrell pleased with Ireland's ruthless nature
When the clock is in the red and it's 35C and there's a 67 point lead, you could forgive any team for tapping the ball out of play and calling it a day.
Ireland player ratings: Aki main man in Romania rout
Ireland eased into the World Cup with a routine victory over Romania during which they ran in 12 tries.
No complacency as Ireland rack up World Cup record win over Romania
Ireland's Rugby World Cup campaign is up and running, although the tougher days are yet to come.
Vintage Sexton roars back as Ireland rout Romania
BORDEAUX, France : Ireland captain and flyhalf Johnny Sexton celebrated becoming his country's oldest player by notching 24 points in a rousing 82-8 win over Romania in his side's opening Rugby World Cup Pool B match in blazing sunshine on Saturday.