O’Driscoll May Miss Tour
Brian O'Drisoll may miss Ireland's summer tour after the death of a friend. When asked about the subject Michael Bradley said: 'No, not at the moment. It is a private matter.'
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Preview: Ireland vs Barbarians
This is the warm up for the summer tour, the only thing really missing is the Munster boys for this long awaited clash tonight. This will mean game time for some of the more senior players and a chance to stake their claim on the plane to Down Under for some of the youngsters. It's a non-cap matc
05.27.2008| Fixtures & Results | Ireland Rugby No Comments
Squad for the Summer Tour
37 Players are named in the squad for the warm-up game against Barbarians on Tuesday May 27th. This number is due to the amount of players unavailable from Munster due to the Heineken Cup Final the previous weekend. Once the Munster players return, and after the Barbarians game this squad will be
05.9.2008| Fixtures & Results | Ireland Rugby No Comments
Trimble also to miss Summer Tour
Andrew Trimble will also miss out on the summer tour after requiring rehabilitation on a leg injury. This leaves (in the absence of Trimble AND D'Arcy) Brian O'Driscoll as the only recognised centre. Munster's Ian Dowling has been called up, along with Leinster rookie Luke Fitzgerald to assist.
05.9.2008| Players | Ireland Rugby No Comments
Bradley – Temporary Boss for the Summer
Michael Bradley, director of rugby at Connacht and former Ireland international will take cahrge of Ireland as head coach for the summer, he will also take responsibility for the backs. Niall O'Donovan will be the forwards coach, with Graham Steadman as defence coach. Joey Miles will be tour mana
05.8.2008| Ireland Rugby | Ireland Rugby No Comments
D’Arcy out for the summer…
Gordon D'Arcy will miss the upcoming game against the Barbarians and the tour to New Zealand after requiring further surgery on his right arm. D'Arcy broke his arm in seven places during a tackle on Andrea Masi against Italy in the Six Nations clash at Croke Park. The injury required a six inch t