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Geordan Murphy will probably make a decision on his retirement from international rugby just before the Six Nations, the 33 year old won his 72nd cap in the World Cup win over Russia. “I haven’t made a concrete decision yet but I’m heading that way,” admitted Murphy when asked if he was con
Ireland’s Geordan Murphy and Italy’s Martin Castrogiovanni and are Leicester team mates and co-owners of an Italian restaurant business partners so, with their nations due to clash in the World Cup on Sunday, they have been doing their very best to wind each other up. "He's been texting me. The
Ireland have reported "no major injury concerns" ahead of preparation for next week's Six Nations clash against Wales. Kidney has added 12 players to the squad on top of the 22 match-day squad for the Scotland game a week ago. O'Leary is recalled along with Munster team-mates Donnacha Ryan, Mick
Rob Kearney is almost certainly not going to play any further part in the 2011 Six Nations campaign as rehabilitation on his long-term knee injusy continues. He had keyhole surgery this morning but even with the good progression he has made, a comeback for the finale against England seems unrea
There are four changes to the team, two in the forwards and two in the backs. Geordan Murphy makes a welcome return after returning from injury and Jonathan Sextion will start at outhalf. John Hayes wins his 100th cap as part of a front row that contains Rory Best in replacement for Jerry Flan
One of the greatest feelings for any rugby player is to be called up to play for the Barbarians. This international grouping of super stars has a proud history of attracting the world’s best players. To be counted amongst the privileged few that have had the honour to wear the jersey is a great fe
Declan Kidney feels he has selected the team with the right balance to play Argentina at Croke Park. Geordan Murphy, Jerry Flannery and Stephen Ferris are all drafted back in for the crunch match to ensure Ireland end up in the pool they want for the World Cup Draw. Commenting on the challenge
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
The Irish team have arrived and will await the arrival of Brian O'Driscoll (travelling late after the death of a close friend), Geordan Murphy and Eion Reddan (travelling late due the English Premiership Final) - Bradley has said their late arrival will not affect his match plans: "They will be at
The changes will be run on Saturday when the Six Nations is decided, although the Ireland v England game will do little to affect the final result with only France or Wales eligible to win. In the absence of Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara will captain a side, which will once again include Geordan
