Person: Marika Koroibete

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England will be New Zealand's biggest test in the tournament

This is a contest fit for the final itself with the winner fancied to go all the way.

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Australia hold off Samoa to complete World Cup warm-up with win

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Positives and possibilities abound for Irish rugby

Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony lift the Lansdowne Cup 23/6/2018

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Series claimed by Ireland after stress test at the death

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Gutsy Ireland edge out Australia to clinch series victory

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Jordan Larmour not taking in ‘dream season’ just yet

CJ Stander moves on from missed opportunity of try that got away

It was the moment the opening Test began to get away from Ireland but as frequently as CJ Stander mentally replays his missed try-scoring opportunity, the back-rower is satisfied he made the right call in real time.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2018

CJ Stander dejected after the game 9/6/2018

Desperately seeking rhythm and resilience in Melbourne

Australia 18 Ireland 9

Mon, 11 Jun, 2018

Joe Schmidt eyes fast start to put Aussies on back foot

If Ireland were under any illusions about how tough the defensive challenge that awaits them at Suncorp Stadium this morning will be in this opening Test against Australia, then listening to Wallabies captain Michael Hooper yesterday will have removed any doubt.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2018

'He’s growing all the time and it’s a huge opportunity for him' - Peter O'Mahony on Joey Carbery's start

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony has backed fly-half Joey Carbery to take the huge opportunity handed to the 22-year-old when he starts the first Test against Australia on Saturday morning.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018