Ireland

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    Wallace drafted in by Ireland

    Wallace drafted in by Ireland

    Ireland have called up Paddy Wallace as cover for Jonathan Sexton ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    Green light for Stade de France

    Green light for Stade de France

    The Stade de France has passed a pitch inspection in preparation for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown between France and Ireland.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    IRB: Barnes' penalty call right

    IRB: Barnes' penalty call right

    The IRB and RBS 6 Nations have cleared referee Wayne Barnes of blame for Ireland's 23-21 defeat by Wales.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    Kiss calls for Irish fire

    Kiss calls for Irish fire

    Les Kiss has demanded Ireland "breathe some fire" against France as they seek to atone for their disappointing start to the RBS 6 Nations.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    Rory ready for a house of pain

    Rory ready for a house of pain

    Rory Best says Ireland must be prepared to break through the pain barrier if they are to rescue their RBS 6 Nations by overcoming France.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012
    O'Connel set for massive test

    O'Connel set for massive test

    Paul O'Connell admits Ireland's failings during their RBS Six Nations opener against Wales offer a blueprint on how to lose to France.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Kidney: Ireland are moving on

    Kidney: Ireland are moving on

    Declan Kidney insists Ireland have put the frustration of their defeat to Wales behind them as they prepare to face France in the Six Nations.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012

    Daddy Earls is back for Ireland

    Ireland recalled centre Keith Earls on Thursday in the only change to their starting side for this weekend's Six Nations clash away to France in Paris.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Earls back for Ireland

    Earls back for Ireland

    Keith Earls has been restored at outside centre for Ireland's Six Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday night.

  • Thursday, 9. February, 2012
    Ross keen to make amends

    Ross keen to make amends

    Ireland prop Mike Ross accepts his team cannot afford to underperform for a second successive weekend when they meet France on Saturday night.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    Ferris escape sanction

    Ireland's Stephen Ferris has been cleared of wrongdoing by a Six Nations disciplinary hearing on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012
    Ferris cleared of tip-tackle

    Ferris cleared of tip-tackle

    Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's Six Nations clash with France after being cleared of tip-tackling Wales lock Ian Evans.