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Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania

Andy Farrell’s side hit back emphatically after a shaky start.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Johnny Sexton has no time to lose as Ireland face brutal pool campaign

Top-ranked challengers need their inspiring skipper back up to speed fast in a bid to end hoodoo on the biggest stage

Evening Standard

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Key talking points as Ireland prepare for Rugby World Cup opener against Romania

Johnny Sexton will captain the world’s top-ranked nation on his return from suspension.

The Independent UK

Ireland have greatest chance to break Rugby World Cup curse but questions remain

Ireland are desperate to final get beyond the quarter-finals in Johnny Sexton’s last stand, writes Luke Baker, but fates may be conspiring against them again

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend

Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers

The Guardian - UK

Mike Catt: Ireland wing Mack Hansen’s dropping not due to disciplinary matter

The Connacht wing has missed just three Ireland matches since his debut in last year’s Six Nations.

The Independent UK

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Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

Returning Johnny Sexton ready to hit ground running in World Cup opener

The Ireland captain will start Saturday’s clash with Romania following a lay-off due to injury and suspension.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi ready to extend Springbok supremacy after medical miracle

The iconic captain recovered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in just four months to lead South Africa’s title defence in France

Evening Standard

If you get inflated, you get deflated – Ireland’s Caelan Doris staying grounded

The 25-year-old is tipped to shine on the biggest stage in France.

The Independent UK

Hugo Keenan: Ireland must take it up a notch to have a shot at World Cup glory

The 27-year-old has been virtually ever-present since his Test debut just under three years ago.

The Independent UK

Ireland trio Jack Conan, Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne out of World Cup opener

Back-rower Conan was the only member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad to sit out training on Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Joe McCarthy delighted after wrestling his way into Ireland’s World Cup squad

The 22-year-old is the least experienced international in Andy Farrell’s squad.

The Independent UK

Ireland Rugby World Cup fixtures: Full schedule and route to the final

Ireland have been drawn in Pool B for the tournament in France

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool D guide

England will have to raise their game to get out of a tough group featuring three tough opponents in Argentina, Japan and Samoa while Chile will hope to make an impression in their first appearance

The Independent UK

Ireland boss Andy Farrell says ability to ‘roll with punches’ key for World Cup

Ireland arrived in France on Thursday as one of the tournament favourites.

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The Independent UK

No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell

Ireland have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the sport’s premier competition.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 talking points including England crisis and TMO Bunker

France set to host a spectacular sporting event

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool B guide

The Rugby World Cup’s closest thing to a group of death features Scotland facing a huge task pitched alongside Ireland and South Africa

The Independent UK

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

Ireland have won 25 of their last 27 Test matches.

The Independent UK

Ireland ‘devastated’ to lose prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of Rugby World Cup

Healy has been left out of his country’s 33-man squad and is facing up to 10 weeks on the sidelines due to a calf issue.

The Independent UK

Cian Healy left out of Ireland’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad due to injury

The 35-year-old suffered a calf problem in Saturday evening’s 17-13 warm-up win over Samoa.

The Independent UK

Iain Henderson: World Cup selection not a factor in unconvincing Ireland display

Ireland claimed a 17-13 win in Bayonne.

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