Live Stream: Joe Schmidt reveals the thinking behind his 31-man squad from 1pm Ireland coach Joe Schmidt could take a gamble on his squad
Joe Schmidt, Simon Easterby and Les Kiss address the media live from 1pm to officially announce Ireland's 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup live from Carton House.
Enjoy the press conference below from 1pm
31-man Ireland squad for the 2015 World Cup: Forwards:
Rory Best
25 February 2015; Ireland hooker Rory Best poses for a portrait after an Ireland press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Sean Cronin
Sean Cronin attempts to force his way past Justin Tipuric and Dan Biggar of Wales
Tadhg Furlong
27 May 2015; Ireland's Tadhg Furlong after a press conference. Thomond Park, Limerick. Picture credit: Diarmuid Greene / SPORTSFILE
Cian Healy
12 February 2015; Ireland's Cian Healy after a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE
Iain Henderson
5 February 2015; Ireland's Iain Henderson following a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE
Paul O’Connell (capt)
2 June 2014; Ireland captain Paul O'Connell relaxes at the team hotel in Buenos Aires following a press conference ahead of their opening Summer Tour 2014 test game against Argentina on Saturday. Ireland Rugby Press Conference, Emperador Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE
Jamie Heaslip
12 March 2015; Ireland's Jamie Heaslip poses for a portrait after a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Chris Henry
13 August 2015; Ireland's Chris Henry poses for a portrait following a press conference. Ireland Rugby Press Conference, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE
Jack McGrath
27 January 2015; Jack McGrath, Ireland, after a press conference. Ireland Rugby Press Conference, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
Jordi Murphy
7 August 2015; Ireland's Jordi Murphy arrives for the captain's run. Ireland Rugby Squad Captain's Run, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Sean O’Brien
12 February 2015; Ireland's Sean O'Brien after a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE
Peter O’Mahony
3 February 2015; Ireland's Peter O'Mahony after a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Mike Ross
5 February 2015; Ireland's Mike Ross following a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE
Donnacha Ryan
6 August 2015; Ireland's Donnacha Ryan poses for a portrait after a press conference. Ireland Rugby Press Conference, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Sam Barnes / SPORTSFILE
Richardt Strauss
23 September 2013; Ireland's Richardt Strauss prepares to throw a ball into a lineout during squad training. Ireland Rugby Squad Training, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE
Devin Toner
10 March 2015; Ireland Devin Toner poses for a portrait after a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Nathan White
13 January 2014; Connacht's Nathan White after a press conference ahead of their Heineken Cup 2013/14, Pool 3, Round 6, game against Saracens on Saturday. Connacht Rugby Press Conference, Sportsground, Galway. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE
Backs:
Tommy Bowe
2 February 2015; Ireland's Tommy Bowe following a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE
Darren Cave
5 June 2014; Ireland's Darren Cave following a press conference ahead of their opening Summer Tour 2014 test game against Argentina on Saturday. Irish Rugby Press Conference, Emperador Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE
Keith Earls
29 January 2015; Keith Earls, Irish Wolfhounds, following the team announcement to face the England Saxons. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE
Luke Fitzgerald
19 March 2015; Ireland's Luke Fitzgerald poses for a portrait following a press conference at the team hotel, Carton House, in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE
Dave Kearney
4 February 2014; Ireland's Dave Kearney during a press conference ahead of their RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship match against Wales on Saturday. Ireland Rugby Press Conference, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Rob Kearney
12 November 2013; Ireland's Rob Kearney during a press conference ahead of their Guinness Series International match against Australia on Saturday. Ireland Rugby Squad Press Conference, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Robbie Henshaw
10 March 2015; Ireland Robbie Henshaw poses for a portrait after a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Paddy Jackson
25 August 2015; Ireland's Paddy Jackson poses for a portrait after a press conference. Ireland Rugby Press Conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Seb Daly / SPORTSFILE
Ian Madigan
12 November 2013; Ireland's Ian Madigan during a press conference ahead of their Guinness Series International match against Australia on Saturday. Ireland Rugby Squad Press Conference, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Conor Murray
19 March 2015; Ireland's Conor Murray poses for a portrait following a press conference at the team hotel, Carton House, in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE
Jared Payne
17 March 2015; Ireland's Jared Payne poses for a portrait after a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Eoin Reddan
25 February 2015; Ireland scrum half Eoin Reddan poses for a portrait after an Ireland press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
Johnny Sexton
10 March 2014; Ireland's Jonathan Sexton following a press conference ahead of their side's RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship match against France on Saturday. Ireland Rugby Press Conference, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE
Simon Zebo
12 March 2015; Ireland's Simon Zebo poses for a portrait after a press conference. Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE