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This weekend it is crunch time as Ireland take on Wales in the decider of the RBS 6 Nations tournament. The teams are set to meet at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. The team set to take on the Welsh was announced today and coach Declan Kidney has selected Tomas O’Leary to take up
The thought of the Grand Slam was made that much clearer today after Ireland showed Scotland who is boss at Murrayfield. The visitors beat the hosts 22-15 with a dominating second half showcasing the talent that Ireland has at the moment. Jamie Heaslip scored a try in the second half which came a
The Irish continue their 6 Nations campaign this week against Scotland as they continue to hope that the Grand Slam is at last within their sights. Gordon D’Arcy rejoins the side in a move that was welcomed by captain Brian O’Driscoll. The center partnership between these two players is oft
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
Ireland have yet again named an unchanged starting line-up to play England at Croke Park from the side that beat Italy recently. Paddy Wallace is fit and will join O'Driscoll at centre, O'Driscoll will earn his 91st cap. Mick O'Driscoll steps on to the bench as second row cover in place of Mal
An enlarged squad of 36 has been named ahead of the RBS Six Nations Game against England on Saturday. The match day team from the Italy game are joined by members of the A team who beat Scotland A last week. There are 17 back and 19 forwards in the panel. IRELAND SQUAD (v England): Backs (
Martin Johnson's misery got worse today as Wales continued on the road to a second successive RBS 6 Nations title - and a Grand Slam. England were better, far better than they had been against Italy - which saw the game go close to the wire several times (England coming back from 9-0 down at one
Scotland slip further into wooden spoon territory after a defeat in Paris, Lievremont was clearly looking for something better from his team this week - but at half time they were only 6-3 up! Scotland looked better than last week in places but couldn't overcome the ever changing French side.
Paul Griffen will step in to the scrumhalf position for Italy this weekend. The New Zealand-born player last played for Italy in the 2007 World Cup. Mauro Bergamasco will return to his regular flanker's role. ITALY TEAM & REPLACEMENTS (v Ireland, 2009 RBS 6 Nations Championship, Stadio Flamin
Declan Kidney has named the same side for the Italy game (including replacements) as that which defeated France 30-21 at Croke Park. Paddy Wallace's position was thought to be under threat after Gordon D'Arcy's return (and try!) during Saturday's match. Wallace left the pitch covered in blood but
