Ireland Rugby

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  • Tuesday, 22. January, 2013

    Six Nations hope for Ferris

    Stephen Ferris could yet play a part in this season's Six Nations after making good progress following ankle surgery.

  • Monday, 21. January, 2013
    Strauss ruled out of Six Nations

    Strauss ruled out of Six Nations

    Leinster and Ireland hooker Richardt Strauss has been ruled out of the Six Nations because of an ankle ligament injury.

  • Thursday, 17. January, 2013
    O'Gara hit with one-week ban

    O'Gara hit with one-week ban

    Ronan O'Gara will be available to start the Six Nations after he was handed a one-week suspension.

  • Thursday, 17. January, 2013
    Kidney backs Sexton to stay

    Kidney backs Sexton to stay

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney is confident money will not tempt Jonathan Sexton to join France's top 14.

  • Wednesday, 9. January, 2013
    O'Connell retains Lions hope

    O'Connell retains Lions hope

    Ireland second row Paul O'Connell has admitted he is facing an uphill task to make the Lions tour to Australia.

  • Thursday, 3. January, 2013
    Sexton challenges youngsters

    Sexton challenges youngsters

    Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has issued a challenge to his side's younger players to make an impact in this year's Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 2. January, 2013
    O'Connell still a Lions hope

    O'Connell still a Lions hope

    Paul O'Connell is targeting a return to action in April - and a place in the Lions tour - after undergoing successful surgery on his back.

  • Thursday, 20. December, 2012
    Bowe sidelined for Six Nations

    Bowe sidelined for Six Nations

    Ireland wing Tommy Bowe is set to miss this season's entire Six Nations Championship after undergoing knee surgery.

  • Wednesday, 19. December, 2012

    O'Driscoll keen to lead Lions

    Brian O'Driscoll says it would be impossible to turn down the Lions captaincy if he was approached by Warren Gatland.

  • Tuesday, 18. December, 2012
    O'Driscoll back in training

    O'Driscoll back in training

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is back in training with Leinster following ankle surgery.

  • Sunday, 16. December, 2012
    Bowe injury concern for Irish

    Bowe injury concern for Irish

    Tommy Bowe is a major fitness doubt for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign this season.

  • Wednesday, 12. December, 2012
    McCarthy set for Leinster switch

    McCarthy set for Leinster switch

    Ireland international forward Mike McCarthy will leave Connacht at the end of this season and join Heineken Cup holders Leinster.

  • Thursday, 6. December, 2012
    Ferris goes under the knife

    Ferris goes under the knife

    Ireland and Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris has undergone surgery after being injured in a RaboDirect PRO12 game last month.

  • Tuesday, 4. December, 2012
    O'Driscoll hints at quit plan

    O'Driscoll hints at quit plan

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has hinted at his retirement plan after admitting the 2015 Rugby World Cup is "18 months too far" for him.

  • Monday, 3. December, 2012
    O'Driscoll: Ireland must win pool

    O'Driscoll: Ireland must win pool

    Ireland superstar Brian O'Driscoll admits finishing top of Group D will be crucial at the 2015 World Cup.