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Tadhg Beirne
Tadhg Beirne says there is one area, in particular, where Ireland must improve in their next Pool B match
Johnny Sexton earns a 7/10 after scoring two tries in Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux
Farrell’s men prepare to step up their World Cup preparations with Italy first up at the Aviva
‘It’s a special, special day,’ says Tadgh Beirne as players and staff hail fans, families and lost friends
Iain Henderson looks set to start his first Test since last year’s Championship after Tadhg Beirne ruled out
Herring to go through return to play protocols after head injury; Sexton’s groin injury to be managed this week
The Counter Ruck: There are worse places to prepare for a Six Nations than Quinta Do Lago
Lock came within a year of qualifying for Wales through residency
Secondrow has been outstanding for Ireland and his driving play and talent can energise Munster against Toulouse
Beirne asked his team-mates to hold his coat, while he got to work
How the Ireland squad fared during their series-clinching victory in Wellington
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Secondrow was playing his first game in 15 weeks after frustrating return from injury
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