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…
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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…
Eric Elwood relishes season in Europe
Last month Leinster had to use all their resolve to come back from a 16-point deficit to beat Northampton 33-22 and win the Heineken Cup. The goods they produced in…
Junior World Cup – Who Finished 3rd-12th? All the details…
THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF – FRANCE 17-30 AUSTRALIA Australia avenged a defeat to France in the Pool B decider with a 30-17 victory in an exciting IRB Junior World Championship third…
Ireland U20s side to take on South Africa
The Ireland Under 20 team to face South Africa in the Junior World Championship has been named. This match forms part of the 5th – 8th place play-off at the…
Ireland announce World Cup squad
Munster hooker Jerry Flannery and scrum-half Tomás O’Leary have been named in Declan Kidney’s 43-man Ireland squad having both missed the majority through injury. Ireland have scheduled a series of…