Ireland

A World Cup campaign full of promise for Ireland saw them open their account with a 12-try 82-8 win over Romania, as skipper Johnny Sexton became his side's all-time record points scorer in the history of the

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong stated that they will be treating Romania with 'utmost respect' when the two teams meet each other in the World Cup opener on Saturday.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has urged his players to seize on the opportunities in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign.

The Betway ambassador looks ahead to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, with Ireland among the favourites to win the tournament.

Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton will make his first appearance since March after being named in the starting line up for the Rugby World Cup opener against Romania to be played in Bordeaux.

France vs New Zealand feels like a monumental way to kick off the World Cup + watch out for Italy while Pool B might well throw up one or two surprises.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is expecting a stiff challenge at the Rugby World Cup with his side kicking off their campaign against Romania in Bordeaux on Saturday.

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray is upbeat about his team's chances in the upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign.

Ireland have left out veteran prop Cian Healy from the 33-man Rugby World Cup squad announced on Sunday.

Conor Murray and Rob Herring scored second half tries as Ireland came from behind to edge out Samoa 17-13 in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture in Bayonne.

Ireland have changed the date for the announcement of Rugby World Cup squad which will now be unveiled on Sunday.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included uncapped hooker Diarmuid Barron in the squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Samoa to be played in Stade Jean Dauger on 26th August.

England lost Billy Vunipola to red card as they were defeated 29-10 by Ireland in the World Cup warm-up game at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

To say the first two World Cup warm-up matches for Steve Borthwick have been challenging might be an understatement but regardless of what has gone on, England now need to begin generating some momentum.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has released five players from the Rugby World Cup training squad ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England.

Former Ireland winger Adam Byrne has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Caelan Doris scored a double as Ireland went on to defeat Italy 33-17 in their Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland have confirmed the appointment of Scott Bemand as the new head coach of women's side.

Ireland backrow Caelan Doris said he is enjoying his first ever World Cup pre-season as Andy Farrell's men step up their preparations for the showpiece event in France.

Ireland full-back Jimmy O'Brien assures that Johnny Sexton's three-match ban will not have any negative impact on the team's preparations for the World Cup.