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Ireland have dropped to fifth in the IRB World Rankings after their defeat against France, a win would have seen them move third in the world. France have now beaten Ireland six times in a row at home and move up to fourth in the rankings. England rank sixth. IRB World Rankings: 1(1) NEW ZE
No surprises here that Brian O'Driscoll is on the list for the IRB Player of the Year. The full list are: Ireland - Brian O'Driscoll Ireland - Jamie Heaslip England - Tom Croft New Zealand - Richie McCaw Australia - Matt Giteau South Africa - Francois Steyn South Africa - Fourie du Preez
There is no denying that the Irish rugby team is having a spectacular season as they work towards the hope of winning the Grand Slam this year. Their victory over Scotland means that they are keeping this dream alive and there was additional fuel to the flame of desire this week when it was announce
The 2009 Six Nations tournament continues to provide unequivocal entertainment for rugby fans. For the first time in more than sixty years, it seems as if the Irish team might have the best chance at winning this. This is not only true of the senior team, as the under – 21 team is also making
The win against Italy didn't only put Ireland at the top of the Six Nations table (on points difference to Wales), but also saw them move up the IRB World Rankings to sixth. IRB WORLD RANKINGS (As of Monday, February 16): 1(1) NEW ZEALAND 92.68 rating points 2(2) SOUTH AFRICA 89.45 3(3) AUST
Ireland leapfrog France in the IRB World Rankings after their win at Croke Park on Saturday. Wales also rose to their highest ever position of fourth after their win over Scotland. IRB WORLD RANKINGS (As of Monday, February 9): 1(1) NEW ZEALAND 92.68 rating points 2(2) SOUTH AFRICA 89.45
Brian O'Driscoll's try against Australia in last June's Test in Melbourne was announced as Try of the Year at the IRB Awards in London. The try started off with a lineout deep in the Irish half and was a catalyst for a team effort. Donncha O'Callahhan claimed the lineout ball from Jerry Flanne
Ireland have traded places with Wales in the IRB World Rankings after their defeat in the Triple Crown crash on Saturday. This slump is far from the lofty heights of fourth a year ago (and as high as third after 2006 autumn international wins over South Africa and Australia). IRB WORLD RANKINGS
How would you feel about being ranked based on your performance 4 years ago? Pretty bad I suspect! But that's exactly what the Rugby World Cup does! If the current system remains in place this will be the top three: South Africa England Argentina The IRB has not ranked any of them th
Argentina's entry to global rugby lies within the constraints of the Tri-Nations rather than the Six Nations the IRB has decided! So, Argentina must wait, and probably wait some more - with Sanzar (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia) set to negotiate a new TV deal in 2010 for the Tri-Nations
