PAUL O’CONNELL AND the Ireland players not involved in this evening’s Wolfhounds clash with the Saxons in Cork took to the Aviva Stadium earlier today for an open training session, much to the delight of scores of supporters.
We’ve rounded up the best photos from the session for those who weren’t there.
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Simon Zebo and Robbie Henshaw looked in good form on arrival
Johnny Sexton’s recovery from concussion issues is ongoing
The sight of Conor Murray in action was welcome [that's Cian Romaine of the Ireland U20s on the deck]
Joe Schmidt oversaw proceedings as always
And the demands were as intense as ever
Rory Best threw a few accurate darts
As the eager supporters watched on
Tommy O’Donnell got up close and personal to sign autographs
As did James Cronin
Paulie was as popular as ever
While Cian Healy’s presence was good to see
The selfie sticks were out for Zeebs
But attention turns to the Wolfhounds tonight
Meanwhile, the IRFU have confirmed the kick-off times and ticket prices for their two home World Cup warm-up fixtures in the summer.
Joe Schmidt’s men will host Scotland on Saturday 15 August at 17.00, before welcoming Wales to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 29 August for a 14.30 kick off.
Ticket prices start at €10 for schoolboys/schoolgirls and range up to €75 for premium level. More information is available on the IRFU’s official website.
It’s a knockout weekend in Down football as well. Kilcoo are All Ireland football champions and they lay their title on the line against Clonduff tomorrow. In Armagh Crossmaglen play Dromintee tomorrow and in Tyrone there is a big championship weekend as well with all the top clubs taking the field.
Would you be aware of this the 42?