#ireland-rugby

#ireland-rugby

Beauden Barrett starts at 10. Not that you're asking, but I've never thought that's his best position. But what do I know? Ardie Savea is at 7 . I think that's his best position rather than 8. So maybe I do know a thing or two. Cam Roigard, one of the best 9s in the world, continues to make that jersey his own.

Michael Bent's Ireland career ended in the same manner that it had started 10 years earlier. Initially parachuted into the squad from left-field, or the family farm in New Zealand to be precise, Bent (who qualified to play for Ireland through his Dublin-born grandmother) later came full circle when he was again called up out of the blue - this time on home soil during Ireland's 2022 summer tour.

A lack of evolution has left Ireland playing catch-up as the build-up to World Cup 2027 gathers pace

Ireland hope to back up last week's opening World Cup win over Japan with another victory at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton this afternoon. Scott Bemand has made seven changes for today's game against Spain, as the side keep one eye on their final Pool C clash with New Zealand next Sunday. Rian Noctor takes you through all the action below on our liveblog.

The visitors aimed for a complete sweep on the tour but ultimately fell short, showing they are good but not great.

Nancy McGillivray proudly wore her first cap as a new Ireland player during the warm-up game against Scotland, marking her debut in Irish rugby.

Cian Prendergast is deeply proud to represent the westerners, emphasizing that he never takes his call-ups for Ireland for granted, reflecting on a supportive family background.