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It's over... Wales soaked up all of the pressure and delivered killer blows when it counted to secure a spot in the Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals. Wales owe their win to their defence who, for 60 minutes took a battering and then returned two huge blows to ensure they were in the semifinal for the
Paddy O'Brien, the International Rugby Board's referee manage has publicly apologies to Ireland for the controversial try in Cardiff that saw the points difference awarded to Wales. Jonathan Kaplan and touch judge Peter Allan failed to see a ballboy hand Matthew Rees a replacement ball which he u
It was lost in the 51st minute, with an outrageous try which will be debated, watched and re-watched for many. many years to come - but we'll come back to that in a minute... Setbacks started early for Ireland with Eoin Reddan replaced by Pete Stringer after taking a Lee Byrne clearance full in t
There has been a lot of too-ing and fro-ing today with the Millennium Stadium roof ahead of Ireland's clash with Wales today. Ireland were never asked whether they wanted it open and closed, and when they were finally asked opted for open. So they should! Having it shut hands an extra player to t
Ireland players have been instructed not to post messages on Twitter before the Six Nations showdown with Wales on Saturday, nor engage with followers for 24 hours afterwards. The decision follows heated exchanges between players and fans after the Scotland game.
It's what every fan has been saying, but it now seems to have caused an explosion inside the Ireland squad with normally mild-mannered Kidney finally losing his cool. Donncha O'Callaghan reveals: "The silly ones will always annoy you and I think anyone who was in our meeting with Deccie in Carto
An unchanged side is named to play Wales at the Millennium Stadium, that includes the replacements as well. David Wallace receives his 70th cap, it will also be his 40th appearance in the Championship. Kidney says: "It will be one of those games that whoever takes their chances will come out
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
A war of words has raged this week with dangerous amounts of Celtic passion passing back and forth. Unfortunately Wales had little platform and no drive to win this. Ireland were solid under pressure and even entertaining in places, this was a low-octane game compared to last years Grand Slam game!
Both teams always knew that this game was going to be a clash of the Titans. But they were perhaps still not prepared for the intensity of the match up and as the final score line of 19-17 to Wales shows, there was certainly a lot of excitement on the park. The Irish got off to a great start wi
