RTÉ Rugby World Cup podcast: Farrell sticks to his guns, and how Ireland can attack the Boks
Neil Treacy is by Lyon coach and former Scotland attack coach AB Zondagh, as well as Bernard Jackman ahead of Ireland's RWC meeting with South Africa.
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Owen Farrell returns for England at fly-half and will captain side against Chile
Owen Farrell will make his first appearance at the Rugby World Cup when when he starts at fly-half against Chile in Lille on Saturday, with Marcus Smith at full-back and Henry Arundell on the wing as coach Steve Borthwick shuffles his resources.
'Silent assassin' Leona Maguire backed to inspire Europe
Ireland's Leona Maguire has been hailed as a "silent assassin" by team-mate Emily Pedersen as Europe bid to win an unprecedented third straight Solheim Cup.
'I love it' - Andy Farrell an admirer of Boks forward-thinking
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was always going to be asked about South Africa's 7:1 bench split for Saturday night’s World Cup showdown in Paris.
Updated Jamison Gibson-Park returns for Ireland with Dan Sheehan on bench against South Africa
Jamison Gibson-Park has been named in the Ireland side to take on South Africa as Andy Farrell made just one change to his starting team to take on the world champions in Paris on Saturday night (8pm).
Brendan Rodgers not 'content' with Celtic's summer shopping
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has stressed he was not "content" with his club's summer transfer business.
Republic of Ireland down to 55th in FIFA world rankings
The Republic of Ireland have dropped to 55th in the latest FIFA world rankings following their two Euro 2024 qualifier defeats to France and the Netherlands this month.
Siya Kolisi: Breakdown battle and discipline key in 'as big as it gets' clash against Ireland
South Africa's Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Ireland in Paris on Saturday is as big as it gets according to captain Siya Kolisi, while coach Jacques Nienaber knew their 7:1 bench "innovation" would get a negative response.