Ireland Rugby

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  • Tuesday, 26. February, 2013
    O'Shea rules out Ireland post

    O'Shea rules out Ireland post

    Conor O'Shea has ruled himself out of the running to become Ireland's next coach, stating his commitment to Harlequins.

  • Tuesday, 26. February, 2013
    France change two for Ireland

    France change two for Ireland

    Philippe Saint-Andre has made two changes to his France squad as they bid for a first Six Nations win of 2013 in Dublin.

  • Monday, 25. February, 2013
    Kearney sticks up for Kidney

    Kearney sticks up for Kidney

    Rob Kearney insists Ireland's players rather than Declan Kidney and his coaches must take blame for their troubled Six Nations campaign.

  • Sunday, 24. February, 2013
    O'Callaghan admits Ireland shame

    O'Callaghan admits Ireland shame

    Donnacha O'Callaghan admitted Ireland felt "a bit ashamed" by their 12-8 Six Nations defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 24. February, 2013

    Scots claim unlikely win

    Scotland overcame a torrid first-half to beat Ireland 12-8 at Murrayfield, with Greig Laidlaw kicking all their points.

  • Saturday, 23. February, 2013
    Heaslip message for new boys

    Heaslip message for new boys

    Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip has urged Paddy Jackson and Luke Marshall to seize their chances when they make their debuts against Scotland.

  • Saturday, 23. February, 2013
    Scotland v Ireland preview

    Scotland v Ireland preview

    Geoff Cross is the only change to the Scotland starting line-up ahead of their Six Nations meeting with Ireland at Murrayfield on Sunday (2pm).

  • Friday, 22. February, 2013
    O'Driscoll: Jackson criticism harsh

    O'Driscoll: Jackson criticism harsh

    Brian O'Driscoll says Ireland's debutant fly-half Paddy Jackson will flourish against Scotland after rejecting criticism of his performance.

  • Thursday, 21. February, 2013
    Ferris doubt for Lions tour

    Ferris doubt for Lions tour

    Stephen Ferris has suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle problem and could miss the British and Irish Lions' tour to Australia.

  • Thursday, 21. February, 2013
    O'Driscoll can play on - Earls

    O'Driscoll can play on - Earls

    Ireland winger Keith Earls is convinced Brian O'Driscoll could carry on playing until the 2015 World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 20. February, 2013
    Jackson selected for Ireland

    Jackson selected for Ireland

    Ireland have selected Paddy Jackson ahead of Ronan O'Gara at fly-half for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.

  • Wednesday, 20. February, 2013
    Kiss believes in O'Gara ability

    Kiss believes in O'Gara ability

    Ireland defence coach Les Kiss has invited Scotland to target Ronan O'Gara in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations showdown at Murrayfield.

  • Tuesday, 19. February, 2013
    Injury boosts for Ireland

    Injury boosts for Ireland

    Ireland have been given respite from their injury crisis, with the expectation that Brian O'Driscoll and Sean O'Brien will both face Scotland.

  • Monday, 18. February, 2013
    Fresh injury blow for Ireland

    Fresh injury blow for Ireland

    Ireland have endured yet another setback in the RBS 6 Nations with the news that Chris Henry will miss the rest of the tournament.

  • Sunday, 17. February, 2013
    Ireland name squad for Scots

    Ireland name squad for Scots

    Ireland have included Chris Henry and Luke Marshall in an initial 29-man squad for the game with Scotland.