Jack McGrath does not believe Romania will be heavily disadvantaged by facing Ireland just four days after taking on France at the World Cup.

Jack McGrath is delighted to get the start at loosehead prop against Canada but knows Cian Healy will be breathing down his neck in coming weeks.

The decision Joe Schmidt faces now is whether to start the loosehead prop on Saturday.

Ireland's Jack McGrath and Ian Madigan have avoided citings after last night's match against the Barbarians at Thomond Park.

Over the past two seasons, Leinster prop Jack McGrath had made a rapid progression on both club and international stages.

Members of the Ireland rugby team visited Temple Street Children’s Hospital today, much to the delight of those in attendance.