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 … Rugby • 29 Sep
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
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
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
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
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
David Humphreys: Ireland v Romania Talking Points Former Ireland out-half David Humphreys on three key areas Rugby • 09 Sep
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 … Rugby • 08 Sep
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
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
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
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 … Rugby • 30 Aug
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
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 … Rugby • 24 Aug
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
