Ireland's bid to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup is back on track with a bonus-point 35-0 win over Russia.
Rob Kearney, Peter O'Mahony and Rhys Ruddock scored first-half tries as Ireland built up a 21-nil half-time advantage.
Andrew Conway and Garry Ringrose added tries in the last twenty minutes.
Joe Schmidt's side will now qualify for a quarter-final should they claim five points against Samoa in nine days' time.
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The head coach says the squad will be given the weekend off with two new injuries to contend with.
Joey Carbery is said to be fine, despite being a late withdrawal from the replacements bench.
While it's feared Jordi Murphy injured his ribs in the first half.
