http://www.ireland-rugby.com The home of Irish Rugby Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:32:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The IRFU have formally applied to host either the Rugby World Cup 2015 or 2019, nine other Unions have also expressed an interest. The 10 Unions now have until May 8, 2009 to submit their detailed Tenders, a decision will be announced on July 28,2009 http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/398/world-cup-at-home/ Declan Kidney has hinted that O'Driscoll might not be the captain going forward. As lump down the rankings in the 6 Nations and the World Cup means that Ireland need a good November series against Canada, New Zealand and Argentina - before the cut-off date of 1st December, as the IRB ... http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/397/new-captain/ They're the latest additions to Declan Kidney's coaching staff, both are recognised as world class coaches in their fields and may mark the start of something big in Ireland. Gaffney will operate as a backs coach, combining with his position at Leinster. Whilst Tainton returns as kicking coach. http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/396/alan-gaffney-and-mark-tainton/ An extended 45 man squad has been named for the Ireland training camp, by Declan Kidney. The squad includes the players who toured New Zealand and Australia and 11 players from the Churchill Cup Squad. Gordon D'Arcy, Andrew Trimble and Leo Cullen all make welcome returns to the squad after missing ... http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/395/first-squad-of-the-season/ Phill Orr, manager of the Under-20 Squad, has accepted an invitation to join the club committee - after the retirement of Haydn Mainwaring. President Mickey Steele-Bodger said: "First of all I want to thank Haydn Mainwaring for his unstinting service on the committee over the past 18 years. He was a fine ... http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/394/phil-orr-joins-the-baa-baas-committee/ Ulster back rower Stephen Ferris has also been called into the squad as a precaution for Alan Quinlan, as he continues to recover from his dead leg that he picked up. Ferris has been pulled out of the Ireland 'A' squad for the Churchill Cup tournament and will meet up with ... http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/393/ferris-called-up-to-senior-squad/ Luke Fitzgerald has been ruled out of the game on Saturday against New Zealand, he has been carrying and ankle injury and not reached the required level of fitness. Paddy Wallace moves off the bench and into centre, while Geordan Murphy gets his space on the bench. "While obviously disappointed for Luke, ... http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/392/fitzgerald-ruled-out-wallace-to-start/ NEW ZEALAND TEAM & REPLACEMENTS (v Ireland, Saturday, June 7, Westpac Stadium, Wellington, kick-off 7.35pm local time/8.35am Irish time (live Sky Sports 1)): 15 - Mils Muliaina (Waikato) 14 - Anthony Tuitavake (North Harbour) 13 - Conrad Smith (Wellington) 12 - Ma'a Nonu (Wellington) 11 - Sitiveni Sivivatu (Waikato) 10 - Dan Carter (Canterbury) 9 - Andy ... http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/391/new-zealand-team-to-play-ireland/ Ireland have naturally assumed the role of underdogs for Saturday's Test against New Zealand, but that doesn't meann they think they can't win! Ireland have never beeten the All-Blacks in their previous 20 encounters with their best peformance a 10-10 draw at Landsdowne in Jauary 1973 Alan Quinlan says: 'The mentality has certainly ... http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/389/quinlan-backs-an-upset-for-the-underdogs/ An experienced Ireland side will face the All Blacks this weekend. O'Driscoll returns to centre alongside Luke Fitzgerald so we can see the much awaited new centre pairing we expected to see against the Barbarians. With Munster now back available after the Barbarians game, seven of the pack are Munster based ... http://www.ireland-rugby.com/index.php/390/ireland-team-to-play-new-zealand/