Ireland have been training hard for the World Cup at Carton House, just outside Dublin, but they’ve set aside plenty of time for fun too. Here’s the squad spreading rugby…
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Ireland team to play France
The Ireland team to play France this Saturday in Bordeaux shows a total of nine changes to the starting team from the side that played Scotland last weekend. The back…
New World Rankings published – is your team in their rightful place?
They may not have fielded their best line-up but Ireland’s 10-6 defeat to Scotland in their first Rugby World Cup 2011 warm-up match at Murrayfield on Saturday has proved costly…
Cullen to captain Ireland against Scotland
Venue: Murrayfield, Date: Saturday 6 August, Kick-off: 1415 BST Coverage: Live on BBC2, BBC Radio Scotland, Radio Ulster and BBC Sport website LEO CULLEN will captain Ireland in their first World…
Ireland need to hit the ground running
Alan Quinlan is backing Ireland to learn from the mistakes of their disastrous 2007 World Cup campaign, provided they can get off to a strong start in New Zealand. The…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Ireland’s Coach – Declan Kidney
Declan Kidney Age 51 (20 October 1959) Birthplace Ballincollig, Cty Cork Coaching history Dolphin, Munster, Leinster, Ireland A Record as Ireland coach (November 2008-present) P29 W19 L9 D1 Be it…
Rugby World 2011: Ireland’s moment
The men in green must learn the lessons of four years ago if they are to fulfil their potential, says Katie Field Looking at Ireland’s World Cup record, the less…
Rugby World Cup 2011: Ireland’s key man – Brian O’Driscoll
Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has a plethora of honours but has yet to taste World Cup success. Will things change in 2011? One look at his record confirms why Brian…
Irish Rugby Union appoint new president
Dublin businessman John Hussey created a piece of sporting history when he became the first member from St. Mary’s College RFC (founded 111 years ago) to be enrolled as the…
Ireland launch alternative kits
The IRFU and Puma have announced the launch of the new home and alternative kits. The Ireland rugby team will wear the new Puma Ireland alternative jersey for the first…