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Paul Myers

Ireland open rugby World Cup account with record tournament victory

Ireland skipper Jonathan Sexton leads his ireland teammates on a lap of honour after they recorded their highest win at a World Cup with an 82-8 victory over Romania. AP - Themba Hadebe

Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the composure and togetherness of his players after the world's top ranked team launched its bid for a first World cup crown with an 82-8 annihilation of Romania on Saturday afternoon in Bordeaux.

Skipper Johnny Sexton scored 24 points - including two tries - to take him to within 10 points of overhauling Ronan O'Gara's points record.

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