Watch: Donal Lenihan's Rugby World Cup diary - So much to be happy about after opening victory

The Irish Examiner columnist gives his post-game analysis from a sweltering Bordeaux.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Donal Lenihan was present as Ireland began their World Cup big with a thumping of Romania.

'Apologies for the big red head on me,' says Donal Lenihan from Bordeaux, after Ireland opened their World Cup campaign with a 82-8 victory over Romania in testing conditions. 

Andy Farrell's side are up and running and so too is our columnist who'll send video dispatches from his travels throughout France over the coming weeks. 

Here are Donal's initial thoughts on that victory on Saturday afternoon. 

And make sure to read Donal Lenihan's considered opinion on the weekend's action on Monday.