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The Six Nations Grand Slam is off (for Ireland at least), Morgan Parra who had accused Ireland of being cheats masterminded a defeat for the Irish. Tries in the first half by Servat and Jauzion, and a second half one from Poitrenaud were added to Morgan Parra's 15 points to see of Ireland who rea
It was announced that Dr Karl Mullen died today and his loss will be mourned by the Irish rugby family. His lifetime is a story of service to the cause of Irish rugby with Dr Mullen gaining 25 caps for Ireland. His first game was against France in 1947 and it was clear from the start that this wa
This year has truly been a great one for Irish rugby and the crowning glory was no doubt the winning of the Grand Slam. There is little doubt that Irish rugby fans were glued to their TVs during the course of the 6 Nations tournament and there is now the chance for them to experience the glory al
Broadcaster RTE has announced its intention to release a DVD of the Irish Grand Slam glory. This comes after an apparent barrage of requests for something like this from the public. The DVD will reportedly include full coverage of all five games with loads of additional bonus material. Commentar
Sixty one years ago, Jack Kyle was part of an Irish team that achieved what was thought to be impossible. They brought home the Grand Slam and won the 5 Nations. It was something that would take the country sixty one years to repeat and they have done so in fine style this year. Jack Kyle was an
This week saw the Irish team achieve something that they last managed to get right 61 years ago. The Irish team achieved Grand Slam glory as they beat Wales in Cardiff and sealed their spot as winner of the RBS 6 Nations. The win was the culmination of an incredible season for the Irish team, wit
You can usually expect Dublin to be quite quiet on a Sunday as people enjoy the opportunity to get out into the country over the weekend. But this was certainly not the scene today at all as more than 18,000 rugby fans made their way to the capital. They wanted to be sure to catch a glimpse of their
It seems as if one game of 80 minutes just isn’t enough to contain what is going to be one of the most thrilling ends to a 6 Nations tournament in ages. Ireland are set to take on Wales in Cardiff in a match that is billed as the tournament decider. Ireland have to beat Wales to achieve the Gra
This weekend sees Ireland take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in the decider for the RBS 6 Nations. Ahead of games like this one can always expect some mouthing off from either sides and this is certainly what the Welsh coach has done with some of his comments. But Brian O’Drisco
The Grand Slam champions Wales made a good start to their campaign and will have put the wind up England for next week. Wales losing several key players turned everything up a notch to send Scotland on their way. Wales will be seeking Back-to-back Grand Slams, something not achieved for 100 ye
