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Ben Healy is in for Scotland for his first taste of World Cup action

Healy starts for Scotland as Townsend rests regulars

Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office showdown with Ireland.

Rugby • 29 Sep 23

Damian Willemse is the only player retained from the win over Scotland

Four scrum-halves in Springboks squad for Romania

South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made 14 changes to his side for the Rugby World Cup clash with minnows Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday.

Rugby • 13 Sep 23

James Lowe: 'It's a World Cup, we're only a couple of hours off-shore, and it's absolutely fantastic to see so many travelling'

Recovery key as Lowe and Doris sweat it out

Ireland may have made it look easy against Romania but James Lowe says the sweltering conditions were the most difficult he has ever played in.

Rugby • 12 Sep 23

Ireland player ratings: Aki main man in Romania rout

Ireland coasted to a record Rugby World Cup victory over Romania. Here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 09 Sep 23

Recap: Ireland run in 12 tries in one-sided win

Relive all the action from Bordeaux as Ireland took on Romania in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 09 Sep 23

Andy Farrell at the captain's run on Friday

Ireland v Romania: All you need to know

Ireland start their World Cup campaign against Romania on Saturday afternoon. Find out all you need to know about their Pool B clash here.

Rugby • 09 Sep 23

David Humphreys: 'The first game can often set the tone for the rest of the competition'

David Humphreys: Ireland v Romania Talking Points

Former Ireland out-half David Humphreys on three key areas

Rugby • 09 Sep 23

Mack Hansen will have to wait for his World Cup debut

Updated Hansen omission a selection call, says Catt

Mack Hansen's omission from the Ireland squad for their World Cup opener was purely a selection issue and nothing to do with discipline, assistant coach Mike Catt said.

Rugby • 08 Sep 23

Sexton has kicked 975 points for Ireland

Sexton confident goal-kicking not affected

It's not going to matter tomorrow but Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell have been in discussions about the Ireland out-half's goal-kicking.

Rugby • 08 Sep 23

Hinckley Vaovasa starts at out-half for the Oaks

Romania shuffle backline for Ireland clash

New Zealand-born Hinckley Vaovasa will start at fly-half for Romania in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener against Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby • 07 Sep 23

Hugo Keenan (l): 'We're ready to show an improvement on what's gone before'

Ireland gearing up to get better, says Keenan

Hugo Keenan says that Ireland still have work to do and performances in their World Cup warm-up games did not reach their usual high standards.

Rugby • 06 Sep 23

Sheehan 'delighted with great week in rehab'

Ireland's Dan Sheehan admits he was concerned about his World Cup prospects when limping off against England but says he can't wait to get going in France.

Rugby • 30 Aug 23

Mihai Macovei (r) is out for three weeks, says the Romania rugby union

Romania lose trio to injury ahead of World Cup

Experienced back row Mihai Macovei is one of three Romania players who have dropped out of their World Cup squad due to injury.

Rugby • 30 Aug 23

Adrian Motoc has had his red card rescinded

Romania's Motoc cleared to face Ireland in World Cup

Adrian Motoc has been cleared to play in Romania's World Cup opener against Ireland, an independent disciplinary committee said on Thursday, following its decision to overturn the red card the lock received in a game against Italy.

Rugby • 24 Aug 23

Romania's Mihai Macovei, Tonga's Malakai Fekitoa, South Africa's RG Snyman and Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu

We know what you're doing this summer: Pool B rivals

Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool opponents are in various stages of preparation ahead of a series of summer warm-up and competitive games.

Rugby • 04 Jun 23

Romania Rugby

Healy starts for Scotland as Townsend rests regulars

Four scrum-halves in Springboks squad for Romania

Recovery key as Lowe and Doris sweat it out

Ireland player ratings: Aki main man in Romania rout

Recap: Ireland run in 12 tries in one-sided win

Ireland v Romania: All you need to know

David Humphreys: Ireland v Romania Talking Points

Updated Hansen omission a selection call, says Catt

Sexton confident goal-kicking not affected

Romania shuffle backline for Ireland clash

Ireland gearing up to get better, says Keenan

Sheehan 'delighted with great week in rehab'

Romania lose trio to injury ahead of World Cup

Romania's Motoc cleared to face Ireland in World Cup

We know what you're doing this summer: Pool B rivals

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