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Andy Farrell expects Ireland to step up quality in World Cup opener

The world’s top-ranked team failed to fully convince against Italy, England and Samoa last month.   Head coach Andy Farrell expects Ireland to be “a hell of a lot slicker” in their...

Ireland - What they had to say

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, captain Johnny Sexton, centre Garry Ringrose, hooker Rob Herring, prop Tadhg Furlong and flanker Peter O'Mahony react to the unveiling of their team to face Romania on...

Familiar faces await Australia - Georgia name team

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili has named nine players in his match-day squad who played Australia at Rugby World Cup 2019 for their game at Stade de France on Saturday. 1 Nika Abuladze2 Shalva Mamukashvili3...

French Top 14 Round Up

Oyonnax 21 – 27 ToulouseDespite an Oyonnax fight-back, Toulouse held firm to pull off a 21-27 away win and secure their first back-to-back victory of the season. 12 points from the boot of Billy...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Castres Olympique v Bayonne

Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland

Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.   Ireland travel to France...

Conor Murray: Rugby World Cup is a different animal for in-form Ireland

Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup. Ireland travel to France as Six...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: RC Toulon v Bayonne

5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa

Ireland complete their World Cup warm-up fixtures on Saturday by taking on Samoa in Bayonne. Head coach Andy Farrell is due to reveal his final 33-man squad for the tournament on Sunday afternoon. Here,...

Iain Henderson wants Ireland team-mates to prove they deserve World Cup spot

Captain Iain Henderson has urged Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls to set aside any lingering anxiety about selection and play their way into Andy Farrell’s final squad.   Head coach Farrell...