Rugby World Cup
Sep 19, 2015 at 2.30pm UK at ​Millennium Stadium

Ireland
50-7
Canada

O'Brien (18'), Henderson (25'), Sexton (28'), Kearney (35'), Cronin (66'), Kearney (73'), Payne (76')
FT
van der Merwe (68')
Ireland's wing Dave Kearney scores a try during a Pool D match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between Ireland and Canada at the Millenium stadium in Cardiff, south Wales on September 19, 2015
Result: Ireland secure comfortable victory over Canada
Ireland record a comfortable victory over Canada in their Rugby World Cup opener at the Millennium Stadium, scoring seven tries in a 50-7 bonus-point win.
Reaction
Paul O'Connell of Ireland speaks to the media during the launch of the 2015 RBS Six Nations at the Hurlingham club on January 28, 2015 in London, England
Captain Paul O'Connell wants Ireland improvement
Ireland captain Paul O'Connell wants to see his team start better in their next Pool D fixture against Romania, following the country's 50-7 victory over Canada.
Sep 20, 12:40
 Canada's wing DTH van der Merwe scores a try during a Pool D match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between Ireland and Canada at the Millenium stadium in Cardiff, south Wales on September 19, 2015
DTH van der Merwe: 'Plenty for Canada to work on'
DTH van der Merwe calls on his Canada teammates to "be more clinical" when they get into advanced positions, having lost 50-7 to Ireland in their World Cup opener.
Sep 19, 19:31
 Ireland player Cian Healy in action during Ireland Captains Run ahead of their opening 2015 Rugby World Cup match against Canada at Millennium Stadium on September 18, 2015
Cian Healy delighted to make Ireland return
Cian Healy reveals that his neck is "feeling all good" after coming through the final 20 minutes of Ireland's win over Canada at the Millennium Stadium.
Sep 19, 19:12
 Sean O'Brien of Ireland takes on Matt Evans of Canada during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Ireland and Canada at the Millennium Stadium on September 19, 2015
Sean O'Brien: 'More to come from Ireland after dominant Canada display'
Sean O'Brien believes that Ireland "left a few scores" out on the field, despite their convincing 50-7 win over Canada.
Sep 19, 18:52
 Jonathan Sexton of Ireland scores the third try for his team during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Ireland and Canada at the Millennium Stadium on September 19, 2015
Jack McGrath hails "quality" Jonathan Sexton
Ireland prop Jack McGrath admits that Jonathan Sexton remains "really important" to Ireland's hopes of going all the way in this year's Rugby World Cup.
Sep 19, 18:24
The Match
Match Report
Ireland record a comfortable victory over Canada in their Rugby World Cup opener at the Millennium Stadium, scoring seven tries in a 50-7 bonus-point win.
Live Commentary
Relive with Sports Mole all the action from Ireland's convincing 50-7 victory over Canada in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.
HT Report
Ireland lead Canada 29-0 at half time in their opening pool game at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Build-up
Joe Schmidt, the Ireland head coach looks on during the International match between Ireland and New Zealand All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium on November 24, 2013
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt confident ahead of Rugby World Cup opener against Canada
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is confident that his side can get off to a winning start in their Rugby World Cup campaign in their Pool D clash against Canada.
Sep 19, 06:00
 Canada's lock Jamie Cudmore (2nd L) makes a break during the international rugby union friendly match between Canada and Fiji, ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, at The Stoop in Twickenham, west of London, on September 6, 2015
Jamie Cudmore eyeing Ireland upset in Rugby World Cup opener
Canada lock Jamie Cudmore claims that his team can hold their own against Ireland in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.
Sep 18, 20:15
 Joe Schmidt, the Ireland head coach looks on during the International match between Ireland and New Zealand All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium on November 24, 2013
Joe Schmidt enjoying selection headaches
Joe Schmidt claims that it is important to have selection issues after picking his Ireland team for their World Cup opener with Cardiff.
Sep 18, 08:57
 Luke Fitzgerald of Ireland during the International match between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on August 15, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland.
Luke Fitzgerald starts at inside centre for Ireland
Luke Fitzgerald will start at inside-centre for Ireland in their World Cup opener against Cardiff on Saturday.
Sep 17, 14:55
 Joe Schmidt, the Ireland head coach looks on during the International match between Ireland and New Zealand All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium on November 24, 2013
Stephen Ferris: 'Iain Henderson should start against Canada'
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt should select Iain Henderson in the back row against Canada on Saturday, according to Stephen Ferris.
Sep 16, 14:24
 Canada's lock Jamie Cudmore (2nd L) makes a break during the international rugby union friendly match between Canada and Fiji, ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, at The Stoop in Twickenham, west of London, on September 6, 2015
Canada coach Kieran Crowley dismisses potential Ireland upset
Canada coach Kieran Crowley dismisses the possibility of his side triumphing over reigning Six Nations champions Ireland in the country's Pool D opener.
Sep 15, 16:31
 Ireland's Cian Healy scores a try against Italy during their Six Nations match on March 8, 2014
Ireland handed Rugby World Cup boost as Cian Healy declared fit
Ireland team co-ordinator Mick Kearney reveals that loosehead prop Cian Healy is "available for selection" following his injury layoff.
Sep 14, 17:43
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