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Irish boss Andy Farrell & captain Johnny Sexton speak to the media ahead of Ireland's second RWC game vs Tonga.Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Wendesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Jack Conan's injury status ahead of the Tonga game. We hear from Keith Earls, Craig Casey, Mick Kearney and performance coach Gary Keegan. We hear too from the World Cup organisers on the stadium entry issues, the choral anthems and tournament refereeing. Ian Foster speaks after naming his All Blacks side to face Namibia. And four World Cup debutants are named in the Wales team to play Portugal.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from the Ireland camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash with Tonga. Tom Curry learns of his ban following his red card in England's win over Argentina. A Springboks legend has backed Rassie Erasmus for a return to Ireland, while Felix Jones explains the traffic light system. And France rest their big guns for Thursday's Pool A game with Uruguay.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Springbok hopes to have Eben Etzebeth and Jesse Kriel in the clear to play Ireland on Saturday-week. We hear from Jacques Nienaber too on the Boks' traffic light system. There's the latest on plans to play Jonathan Sexton against Tonga. Bad news for France on hooker Julien Marchand. Plus, a change is a-coming on the anthem front at the World Cup.

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton & head coach Andy Farrell review their dominant 82-8 win over Romania in their Rugby World Cup opener.Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Ireland's captain's run in Bordeaux. We hear from Mike Catt on the non-selection of Mack Hansen for tomorrow. James Ryan discusses the oppressive heat in Bordeaux, and his excitement at starting alongside one Leinster teammate in particular. We hear from Gregor Townsend as he names his team to play the Springboks in Marseille on Sunday. Plus, we learn of the influence of a certain Joe Schmidt on the All Blacks camp ahead of tonight's opening fixture at the Stade de France.

Ireland assistant coach Mike Catt, second row James Ryan and centre Bundee Aki addressed the media on the eve of their first game of #RWC2023, against Romania in Bordeaux. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

On Thursday's Rugby Daily with Ann-Marie Donelan it's all about the World Cup as the countdown reaches the final stage. Andy Farrell explains his team selection for their opening game against Romania and we hear from inside the French camp as they prepare for opening showdown with New Zealand. 

Ireland hooker Rob Herring and outside centre Garry Ringrose addressed the media as head coach Andy Farrell named his starting lineup to face Romania in the opening round of the Rugby World Cup in France. Rugby on Off The Ball, with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell spoke to the media after Ireland's team was named to face Romania in their opening Rugby World Cup match. Rugby with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs