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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
That sublime pass again that lead to Bowe's try... Murphy with the offload, O'Gara's high risk moment of genius to Trimble, onto Bowe and a dash for the try line!!
The man of the match award went to a justly deserved Geordan Murphy - as O'Sullivan declared clinical finishing the victory stroke over Scotland. The previously dropped Murphy who O'Sullivan was forced to select after injury to Dempsey went on to play the game of his life, and was involved in alm
We commented recently on Geordan Murphy's man of the match performance against Scotland, playing in his normal club role - he caught up with IrishRugby.ie recently to discuss amongst other things: His preferred position in the team. On his contribution to Rob Kearney's try. On the upcoming
Girvan Dempsey has failed his fitness test to be ready for tomorrows game against Scotland, and will be replaced by Geordan Murphy. IRELAND TEAM & REPLACEMENTS (v Scotland, 2008 RBS 6 Nations, Croke Park, Saturday, February 23, kick-off 5pm local time): 15 - Gerodan Murphy (Leicester Tiger
