Rugby World CupMatch Report

Ireland build up a head of steam as they blow Romania away in Rugby World Cup opener

Andy Farrell’s side run in 12 tries in Bordeaux as they hit the ground running in Pool B

Tadhg Beirne scores of Ireland's third try during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Romania at Stade de Bordeaux. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
Tadhg Beirne scores of Ireland's third try during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Romania at Stade de Bordeaux. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
Gerry Thornley at Stade de Bordeaux
Sat Sept 09 2023 - 17:13 • 6 MIN READ

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Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times
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