Ireland Rugby

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  • Thursday, 7. February, 2013
    Marler ready for Ross rumble

    Marler ready for Ross rumble

    Joe Marler is ready to tackle Ireland's "pastry chef" prop Mike Ross having shaved off the beard that drew criticism from Sir Clive Woodward.

  • Thursday, 7. February, 2013
    O'Driscoll motivated by Lions

    O'Driscoll motivated by Lions

    Brian O'Driscoll claims to have "absolutely not" been thinking about the Lions captaincy, but the tour to Australia is still in his mind.

  • Wednesday, 6. February, 2013
    O'Driscoll: No retirement date

    O'Driscoll: No retirement date

    Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll insists he is not thinking about retirement despite recently saying the 2013 Six Nations could be his last.

  • Tuesday, 5. February, 2013
    Catt: Farrell in Lions frame

    Catt: Farrell in Lions frame

    Owen Farrell has been backed to put his hand up for Lions selection when he goes head-to-head with Jonathan Sexton in Dublin on Sunday.

  • Tuesday, 5. February, 2013
    Ireland sweating on key duo

    Ireland sweating on key duo

    Gordon D'Arcy and Keith Earls are Ireland's biggest injury concerns for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with England at the Aviva Stadium.

  • Monday, 4. February, 2013
    Injuries force Ireland rethink

    Injuries force Ireland rethink

    Ireland have delayed their team announcement for their RBS 6 Nations clash with England by 48 hours until Friday as they assess their injuries.

  • Sunday, 3. February, 2013
    Ireland to delay naming squad

    Ireland to delay naming squad

    Ireland will delay naming their line-up for next week's RBS Six Nations clash with England.

  • Sunday, 3. February, 2013
    O'Driscoll desperate to stay fit

    O'Driscoll desperate to stay fit

    Brian O'Driscoll hopes his battered body does not betray him as he embarks on a potentially career-defining six months.

  • Saturday, 2. February, 2013
    Howley frustrated by Wales display

    Howley frustrated by Wales display

    Rob Howley bemoaned a nightmare start to Wales' RBS 6 Nations title defence after his side's comeback fell short in a 30-22 defeat to Ireland.

  • Saturday, 2. February, 2013
    Ireland hold off Wales comeback

    Ireland hold off Wales comeback

    Ireland beat reigning champions Wales 30-22 in a pulsating six-try encounter as they announced their RBS 6 Nations title credentials.

  • Friday, 1. February, 2013
    Kidney dismisses Euro form

    Kidney dismisses Euro form

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has dismissed recent Heineken Cup form as having any relevance on Saturday's Six Nations clash away to Wales.

  • Friday, 1. February, 2013
    Warburton: Wales feel confident

    Warburton: Wales feel confident

    Sam Warburton believes Wales will take "massive confidence" from their status as reigning Six Nations champions.

  • Friday, 1. February, 2013
    Ireland to set record straight

    Ireland to set record straight

    Sean O'Brien has urged Ireland to heal the hurt inflicted by Wales when they renew their Celtic rivalry in the Six Nations opener in Cardiff.

  • Thursday, 31. January, 2013
    Best: Laws there to be pushed

    Best: Laws there to be pushed

    Rory Best has exonerated Matthew Rees of blame for Wales' 'ballgate' victory against Ireland in the 2011 RBS 6 Nations.

  • Thursday, 31. January, 2013
    O'Driscoll set for swansong

    O'Driscoll set for swansong

    Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll has given his most definitive admission yet that the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations could be his final championship.