Ireland Rugby

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  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    D'Arcy: Ireland can cause upset

    D'Arcy: Ireland can cause upset

    Gordon D'Arcy refuses to be in thrall to Australia, claiming belief is the key to Ireland defying expectations at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Ireland lose Flannery to injury

    Ireland lose Flannery to injury

    Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup with a calf injury.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Trio passed fit for Ireland

    Trio passed fit for Ireland

    Ireland recall fit-again Sean O'Brien, Rob Kearney and Cian Healy for the key World Cup pool encounter with Australia at Eden Park on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Rocky lessons lifted Ireland

    Rocky lessons lifted Ireland

    Rocky Elsom may wear Australia's colours on Saturday but Denis Leamy credits him for having a profound impact on Ireland's back row.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Murphy: We can beat Aussies

    Murphy: We can beat Aussies

    Geordan Murphy is convinced Ireland can summon the performance needed to place one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011
    Ashley-Cooper: BOD is a freak

    Ashley-Cooper: BOD is a freak

    Australia's Adam Ashley-Cooper has described Brian O'Driscoll as a "freak" who has the big-game temperament to deliver on the greatest stage.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Earls seeking superstar status

    Earls seeking superstar status

    Keith Earls has travelled to New Zealand with the ambition of becoming a "superstar" of the World Cup.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    We can upset Aussies - McNaughton

    We can upset Aussies - McNaughton

    Ireland may have made a faltering start to the World Cup but manager Paul McNaughton insists they still have the capacity to stun Australia.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    We need to improve - O'Driscoll

    We need to improve - O'Driscoll

    Brian O'Driscoll admits Ireland must improve considerably after they edged to a 22-10 win over the United States in their World Cup opener.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Ireland forced to dig deep

    Ireland forced to dig deep

    Ireland were made to work hard before they clinched a 22-10 win over a dogged USA in their World Cup Pool C match in New Plymouth on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Occasion not lost on O'Connell

    Occasion not lost on O'Connell

    Paul O'Connell believes the USA will be charged by the 10th anniversary of September 11 when they meet Ireland in the World Cup on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: Murray's up to it

    O'Driscoll: Murray's up to it

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is convinced Conor Murray has the temperament to make a success of his full Test debut.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: Eddie will want win

    O'Driscoll: Eddie will want win

    Eight years spent working alongside Eddie O'Sullivan have left Brian O'Driscoll in no doubt the USA coach is desperate to topple Ireland.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    O'Sullivan hopes Eagles soar

    O'Sullivan hopes Eagles soar

    Eddie O'Sullivan is adopting a hard-headed approach to plotting the downfall of the team he led with distinction when the USA meet Ireland.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Sexton: Youngsters can set tone

    Sexton: Youngsters can set tone

    Jonathan Sexton wants Ireland's young guns to take the lead at the World Cup, claiming they are unburdened by any painful memories from 2007.