Russia take Romania's place in Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool after investigation

Russia have replaced Romania in Ireland's pool in next year's Rugby World Cup.

Russia have automatically qualified for next year's World Cup after Spain, Belgium and Romania were penalised for fielding ineligible players.

An independent committee sanctioned the offending nations, docking points to force a revision of the 2018 Rugby European Championship table, which also determines entry into the global showpiece in Japan.