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Jordi Murphy on standby with Jack Conan's World Cup in doubt
The Leinster number eight is struggling with a foot injury.
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The Leinster number eight is struggling with a foot injury.
Joe Schmidt has picked a strong 23 to deal with the tricky challenge of the host in Shizuoka.
The Australian will oversee Ireland’s clash with Japan on Saturday.
The 27-year-old Connacht man has improved many aspects of his game in the past two seasons.
The Azzurri are two wins from two at the World Cup after cruising past Canada.
The 27-year-old has been handed a huge starting opportunity at the World Cup.
Head coach Jamie Joseph was surprised not to see Johnny Sexton’s name in Ireland’s squad.
Japan have suggested that Ireland’s scrum is illegal on the loosehead side.
The scrum-half kicked 14 times against Scotland in Sunday’s World Cup clash.
Irishman Dean Lester was part of Uruguay’s S&C team in their preparation for the World Cup.
Samoa went down to 13 men during the first half, but Russia failed to capitalise before Steve Jackson’s side cruised to a bonus-point win.
Hill hasn’t played since February and will be replaced by Ospreys’ Bradley Davies.
23-year-old James Ryan is already on his way to being an Ireland great.
A brilliant weekend of rugby delivered no shortage of back-line options
The former Leinster boss is unhappy with the decision to refer his player.
A superb set-piece and ruthless streak broke the Scots in Yokohama.
The Ireland boss was pleased with how his side built a lead against Scotland, then kept it.
The Kiwis won the game in an incredible flurry of world-class transition play.
Warren Gatland has named an experienced side for Monday’s World Cup clash.
England have decided to start their strongest team in the Rugby World Cup clash with Tonga.
Andrew Conway gets the nod on the right wing for Joe Schmidt’s side.
30-year-old Munster loosehead Dave Kilcoyne is in better form than ever.
The 121kg Munster second row took pride in making his Ireland debut last month.
The opening test will be a demanding one against Gregor Townsend’s ambitious Scotland team.
Andrew Conway and Jordan Larmour could be in line to get starting opportunities.
The All Blacks and Springboks will whet the appetite even further on Saturday.
CEO Brett Gosper did admit to some concerns about ‘community’ levels of the game.
The Ireland forwards are set to be key with rain expected in Yokohama.
The 33-year-old reported tightness in his calf during yesterday’s training session in Chiba.
The former Munster attack coach linked up with Rassie Erasmus’ men just before the World Cup.
Joe Schmidt’s squad watched the game first thing this morning in their team room.
The 22-year-old’s contract with Connacht was cancelled last year after a court appearance.
Ireland boss Joe Schmidt and his squad are settling in well in Japan.
The Leinster centre is understood to have sustained a hamstring injury in training.