DECLAN KIDNEY has named a 31-man squad for Ireland’s upcoming Test matches against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina. There are four uncapped players named in the squad, including Leinster hooker…
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Options at 9 for Kidney as Ireland look to forget whitewash
THE AUTUMN Internationals are just around the corner, with the Irish tasked to banish all memories of that humiliating 60-0 whitewash in Hamilton. If you cast your mind back, Ireland…
Gatland named Lions coach for 2013 tour to Australia
SO THE worst-kept secret in rugby is out, Warren Gatland is the man entrusted by the Lions to bring a first Series win since South Africa in 1997. In truth,…
Future Faces: Jan Serfontein and Iain Henderson
Jan Serfontein (Blue Bulls) IF THE perfect day existed in rugby, Springbok U20 centre Jan Serfontein went close to achieving it on 22 June. Not only did he win the…
Chill-out chat with Fergus McFadden
RUGBY WORLD: We hear you’re one of the Ireland team’s jokers… FERGUS McFADDEN: No, that’s Donncha O’Callaghan. He gets up on the mic to hand out fines and punishments. Andrew…
All Black attack too much for sorry Ireland – Tour review
AFTER ALL the optimism generated from last week’s effort, the manner of Saturday’s flogging is even harder to take. Watching Ireland on this tour has been an emotional rollercoaster. How…
New Zealand v Ireland: 3rd Test preview
IRELAND PRODUCED an incredible performance last week, one that few saw coming, but it seems New Zealand have finally learnt how set up a drop goal and so Brian O’Driscoll…
Ireland make three changes ahead of final All Blacks Test
Two changes in the backs and one in the forward pack, have been made by Declan kidney and co to the side that took the field in the second test…
Injured Carter replaced by Cruden for third Ireland test
THE STARTING XV features six changes to the team that started last week’s Test against Ireland – two forced by injury and four selection strategy changes – with the selection…
Improved Ireland rattle All Blacks
In a pre-match interview, Declan Kidney said: “The belief is unquestionable. Just because you have a bad day doesn’t mean you can’t turn it around a week later.” And Ireland…