Ireland Rugby

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  • Friday, 23. November, 2012
    Kiss wary of improved Pumas

    Kiss wary of improved Pumas

    Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss believes Argentina have been strengthened by their exposure to the Rugby Championship.

  • Friday, 23. November, 2012
    Sexton expects physical clash

    Sexton expects physical clash

    Fly-half Jonathan Sexton has braced Ireland for a fractious encounter with Argentina on Saturday.

  • Friday, 23. November, 2012
    Heaslip calls for Irish focus

    Heaslip calls for Irish focus

    Jamie Heaslip insists Ireland must ignore what is at stake when they host Argentina at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 22. November, 2012
    Gilroy only change for Irish

    Gilroy only change for Irish

    Ireland have named Craig Gilroy on the left wing for Saturday's vital conclusion to the Guinness Series against Argentina at Aviva Stadium.

  • Wednesday, 21. November, 2012
    Henry: Ireland ready for Pumas

    Henry: Ireland ready for Pumas

    Chris Henry says Ireland's training has taken on a combative edge as they approach yet another critical showdown with Argentina.

  • Wednesday, 21. November, 2012
    Foley admits to Ireland pressure

    Foley admits to Ireland pressure

    Ireland assistant coach Anthony Foley admits the stakes are impossibly high in Saturday's showdown with Argentina at Aviva Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 20. November, 2012
    Earls favours relaxed approach

    Earls favours relaxed approach

    Ireland wing Keith Earls has abandoned the pre-match rituals that were affecting his sanity in favour of a more relaxed attitude to playing.

  • Monday, 19. November, 2012
    Ireland call-up for Ruddock

    Ireland call-up for Ruddock

    Leinster back-row Rhys Ruddock has been called into the Ireland squad for Saturday's clash with Argentina.

  • Sunday, 18. November, 2012
    Heaslip hails Irish strength

    Heaslip hails Irish strength

    Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip expressed his pride at the willingness of his young team-mates to put their bodies on the line againsy Fiji.

  • Saturday, 17. November, 2012
    Rampant Ireland hammer Fiji

    Rampant Ireland hammer Fiji

    Craig Gilroy starred for eight-try Ireland as they destroyed Fiji at Thomond Park to put an end to their recent poor run of form.

  • Friday, 16. November, 2012
    Ireland v Fiji preview

    Ireland v Fiji preview

    Ireland have named a much-changed and experimental line-up for Saturday's clash with Fiji at Thomond Park (kick-off 5.30pm).

  • Thursday, 15. November, 2012
    Heaslip: Ireland spirits high

    Heaslip: Ireland spirits high

    Jamie Heaslip insists there is still plenty of confidence within the Ireland camp despite the defeat to South Africa.

  • Thursday, 15. November, 2012
    All change for Ireland

    All change for Ireland

    Ireland have retained only three players for Saturday's non-cap international against Fiji at Thomond Park.

  • Monday, 12. November, 2012
    Double injury blow for Ireland

    Double injury blow for Ireland

    Ireland have confirmed that Paul O'Connell and Stephen Ferris will miss the critical showdown with Argentina.

  • Monday, 12. November, 2012
    England slip out of top four

    England slip out of top four

    France's 33-6 victory over Australia on Saturday night has led to England being knocked out of the top four of the IRB's world rankings.