Ireland Rugby

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  • Tuesday, 13. March, 2012

    Ireland welcome back O'Brien

    Destructive Leinster flank Sean O'Brien has been given the all-clear for Ireland's Six Nations finale against England at Twickenham on St. Patrick's Day.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012
    Ireland upbeat over O'Brien fitness

    Ireland upbeat over O'Brien fitness

    Ireland are confident that Sean O'Brien will return for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with England despite spending last week in hospital.

  • Monday, 12. March, 2012
    Ferris primed for tough finale

    Ferris primed for tough finale

    Stephen Ferris has warned Ireland only their best will be sufficient to trouble England at Twickenham next Saturday.

  • Sunday, 11. March, 2012
    O'Callaghan: We stepped it up

    O'Callaghan: We stepped it up

    Donncha O'Callaghan believes Ireland's win over Scotland proves they can flourish without Lions captains Brian O'Driscoll and Paul O'Connell.

  • Sunday, 11. March, 2012
    Doc delivers good news on Jones

    Doc delivers good news on Jones

    Scotland's Lee Jones is making "good progress" following the head injury he sustained against Ireland.

  • Sunday, 11. March, 2012

    Kidney upbeat ahead of England finale

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney believes his team is heading in the right direction after a 32-14 win at home to Scotland set them up in style for their Six Nations finale against England.

  • Saturday, 10. March, 2012
    Robinson ready for tough task

    Robinson ready for tough task

    Andy Robinson admitted after Saturday night's 32-14 defeat by Ireland that Scotland "have a lot to do" to avoid the Six Nations wooden spoon.

  • Saturday, 10. March, 2012
    Ireland sink Scots in thriller

    Ireland sink Scots in thriller

    Ireland inflicted a sixth successive Test defeat on Scotland as they claimed a 32-14 win in an exciting Six Nations game at the Aviva Stadium.

  • Saturday, 10. March, 2012
    Kidney wary of Scotland

    Kidney wary of Scotland

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney refuses to be deceived by Scotland's poor record in this year's Six Nations.

  • Friday, 9. March, 2012

    Wary Ireland learn from history

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney hopes history won't repeat itself when his side face Scotland in the Six Nations at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

  • Friday, 9. March, 2012
    Kidney glad to have O'Mahony

    Kidney glad to have O'Mahony

    Declan Kidney insists Ireland may benefit from Peter O'Mahony's unexpected participation in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland.

  • Friday, 9. March, 2012
    Reddan: Pride will drive Irish

    Reddan: Pride will drive Irish

    Eoin Reddan insists pride alone ensures Saturday's clash with Scotland will be contested as if the RBS 6 Nations crown was at stake.

  • Friday, 9. March, 2012
    Plenty at stake for Ireland

    Plenty at stake for Ireland

    Declan Kidney has reminded his Ireland players that while the 6 Nations title is unobtainable, Saturday's game with Scotland remains important.

  • Thursday, 8. March, 2012
    Bowe calls for improved shows

    Bowe calls for improved shows

    Tommy Bowe admits Ireland's objective in their remaining RBS 6 Nations matches against Scotland and England is to salvage some pride.

  • Thursday, 8. March, 2012

    O'Brien blow for Ireland

    Ireland flank Sean O'Brien has been forced to withdraw from the Six Nations game against Scotland due to a skin infection on his foot, which has failed to recover as quickly as expected.