John O’Shea leads Ireland training. Source: James Crombie/INPHO
HomeIreland have named their 31-man squad for this month’s Rugby World Cup with Darren Cave and Tadhg Furlong both included.Andy Lee‘s world title showdown with Billy Joe Saunders is off after it was confirmed the Englishman sustained a cut to the eye whilst sparring.Connacht have appointed a new attack coach but Pat Lam is sweating over the fitness of four players ahead of the season opener this weekend. One of Chelsea’s deadline days signings played in the League of Ireland four years ago.Josh Cullen capped a fine week after signing a new long-term contract with West Ham United.
Ireland continued to train in Carton House today. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
AwayManchester United completed the signing of French teenager Anthony Martial from Monaco for €48 million.But David de Gea‘s proposed move to Real Madrid fell through at the last minute with the Spanish club insisting they did all they could to get it over the line.Stuart Lancaster has named his England side for Saturday’s final World Cup warm-up against Ireland. All 20 countries have named their Rugby World Cup squads with Scotland the latest to reveal their 31-man panel.
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Before Tadhg Furlong was World Cup bound, he was dominating GAA pitches in Wexford.
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Where We Were Today
Ben Blake was out in Abbotstown as Ireland’s preparations for the forthcoming Euro 2016 Qualifiers while Murray Kinsella was in Carton House for Joe Schmidt’s press conference.
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