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Paul O'Connell's Ireland career ended by hamstring injury at Rugby World Cup
Paul O'Connell's international career ends prematurely as a hamstring injury rules the Ireland captain out of the Rugby World Cup.Oct 13, 09:13
Ireland's Sean O'Brien cited for 'striking' France's Pascal Pape
Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien is cited for appearing to strike France's Pascal Pape during their Rugby World Cup match at the weekend.Oct 12, 17:32
Ireland's Peter O'Mahony ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Ireland back row Peter O'Mahony is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a knee ligament injury.Oct 12, 11:56
Jack McGrath: Millennium Stadium "good" for Ireland
Ireland's Jack McGrath tells Sports Mole that the Millennium Stadium has been a "good stadium" for the Six Nations champions recently.Oct 11, 23:52
Chris Henry: 'No easy games at Rugby World Cup'
Ireland's Chris Henry tells Sports Mole that there are no longer "easy games" at the Rugby World Cup.Oct 11, 23:35
Jack McGrath: 'Paul O'Connell would leave a big void for Ireland'
Ireland prop Jack McGrath tells Sports Mole that the team will have a "big void" if captain Paul O'Connell is ruled out with a hamstring injury.Oct 11, 23:07
The Match
Match Report
Ireland finish top in Pool D after beating France 24-9 at the Millennium Stadium at the Rugby World Cup.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of today's Rugby World Cup match between France and Ireland, with Ireland eventually ending up 24-9 victors.
Form, Standings, Stats
Form Guide
Build-up
Paul O'Connell: 'Ireland have not held anything back for France'
Paul O'Connell dismisses suggestions that Ireland have kept their powder dry ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash with Wales.Oct 10, 13:32
Ireland centre Jared Payne out of Rugby World Cup with foot injury
Ireland centre Jared Payne is ruled out of the remainder of the country's Rugby World Cup campaign with a fractured foot.Oct 10, 13:15
Ireland make two changes for Pool D showdown against France
Ireland make two changes to the side that beat Italy as they prepare for this weekend's Pool D showdown against France in the Rugby World Cup.Oct 9, 13:58
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