Irish playing new brand of rugby

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan and his team flew out of Australia contemplating a World Cup which he believes represents a fundamental shift in the way Irish rugby is played and perceived.

O’Sullivan has provided the tournament with some of its most memorable quotes off the field – his players provided “an ocean of urine” for drug testers and a half hour training session was “about as much use as a a chocolate fireguard” – but it was his team’s efforts on it that have provided the lasting impact.