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.
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If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded
Ireland back-rower Caelan Doris actively avoids the media hype surrounding him and feels his own high standards are sufficient pressure going into his first World Cup.
Matt Fagerson says being at World Cup with brother Zander ‘pretty special’
Scotland back-rower Matt Fagerson is savouring the “special” experience of finally being at a World Cup alongside his big brother Zander after the agony of being left at home in 2019.
Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory
Full-back Hugo Keenan insists in-form Ireland must lift their performances “up a notch” as they chase glory at the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park relishing chance to test himself at World Cup
Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is determined to make the most of his maiden World Cup following his unconventional late rise to Test-level rugby.
Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne out of World Cup opener
Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne have been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux.
Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad
Ireland lock Joe McCarthy says wrestling matches and reassuring chats with his younger brother helped pave the way to his maiden Rugby World Cup.
Bastien Chalureau says he is ‘not a racist’ following France World Cup call-up
France lock Bastien Chalureau has denied accusations he is racist following his controversial call-up for the Rugby World Cup.