Both as a player and a manager, Barnsley native has given his best for the Republic

Milton Haig’s side impressive up front as they bounce back from opening Wales defeat

Warren Gatland’s side fly out of the blocks before a second-half battle in Toyota City

A look at all 20 of the finalised squads bidding to lift the Webb Ellis Cup in November

Finn Russell inspired comfortable Tbilisi win but discipline was an issue for Dark Blues

Gatland’s side have peaked at the right time but Australia have beaten the All Blacks

Ireland’s ability to cope with Denmark’s midfield, not just its standout star, is key

McCarthy seems to have concluded both right backs unsuited to playing together

Manager reckons Ireland can handle loss of Shane Long for Denmark and Gibraltar games

Coach urges prop to take special treatment as compliment as tempers with Georgians flare again

‘As sometimes happens in training there was some pushing and shoving, that’s about it’

Manager’s contract ends after 2020 Six Nations, but so far he has not spurred growth

Early games against Gibraltar and Georgia an opportunity for new managerial regime to bed in

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State company plans to ship product from US to Republic as fuel for electricity generators

Martin O’Neill’s contract extended for two years, but focus is on crucial Moldova match

The Republic’s visitors are without a competitive win in 18 games

James McCarthy’s availability looks unlikely as David McGoldrick is another injury doubt

Robbie Brady is ruled out, but Shane Long expected to train for tomorrow’s match

O’Neill ponders his midfield options as he looks to plot a way past sixth seeds Georgia

Just two players from side that dismantled New Zealand will start

Captain Gorgodze’s try all but guarantees third place in Pool C and a spot at Japan ’19

Julian Savea’s hat-trick puts gloss on score as World Champions struggle for fluency

If Wales beat Fiji it’s expected to spark celebrations in the streets of the Welsh capital

Player to make World Cup debut 10 weeks after breaking a leg

Pumas run in seven tries to get their World cup campaign back on track

Former Connacht coach part of Georgian set-up at Rugby World Cup

Scotland boss has decided on team and senses healthy excitement in squad

Moldova are the only side Ireland are yet to play and will be somewhat of an unknown quantity

Doubts about the vital James McCarthy’s commitment to the cause are unwarranted

Halfbacks and lineout impressive but scrum continues to be an issue

Schmidt’s side aim for clean sweep as showdown with Australia beckons

Prop fights physical Georgians on front line before try opens floodgates for home side

Joe Schmidt’s side run in six second-half tries as they finally break stern resistance

Schmidt praises “titanic” performance of debutant Dave Foley

South African-born hooker has shown massive resilience in returning to Irish side

Schmidt looking for set-piece to function better in no-win match for home side

More attention to detail in Irish camp than from some supporters

Autumn Series to be used as mini dry run for Ireland’s World Cup pool programme

Ireland and Munster flanker ready to impress against Georgia