
Ireland open World Cup campaign with 12-try thumping of Romania
Johnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in the baking heat of Bordeaux.
Johnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in the baking heat of Bordeaux.
Ireland begin the World Cup on Saturday afternoon against underdogs Romania seeking to stretch their national-record winning run to 14 matches.
Ironman said their medics rushed to help the two athletes but the competitors sadly died.