Paris, France, Nov 5, 2026 (AFP) - Question marks over Ireland in run-in to World Cup - Ross

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Ireland coach Andy Farrell is right about his side not being contenders at the moment to win the Rugby World Cup next year as there are "a lot of questions hanging over them", according to former Irish prop Mike Ross. Ireland go into their three home Nations Championship matches -- starting with Argentina on Friday -- having secured the Six Nations Triple Crown earlier this year. However, a 40-21 humbling by New Zealand in their final Nations Cha......

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