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This week saw the Irish team achieve something that they last managed to get right 61 years ago. The Irish team achieved Grand Slam glory as they beat Wales in Cardiff and sealed their spot as winner of the RBS 6 Nations. The win was the culmination of an incredible season for the Irish team, wit
There is no denying that the Irish rugby team is having a spectacular season as they work towards the hope of winning the Grand Slam this year. Their victory over Scotland means that they are keeping this dream alive and there was additional fuel to the flame of desire this week when it was announce
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
The win against Italy didn't only put Ireland at the top of the Six Nations table (on points difference to Wales), but also saw them move up the IRB World Rankings to sixth. IRB WORLD RANKINGS (As of Monday, February 16): 1(1) NEW ZEALAND 92.68 rating points 2(2) SOUTH AFRICA 89.45 3(3) AUST
Ireland leapfrog France in the IRB World Rankings after their win at Croke Park on Saturday. Wales also rose to their highest ever position of fourth after their win over Scotland. IRB WORLD RANKINGS (As of Monday, February 9): 1(1) NEW ZEALAND 92.68 rating points 2(2) SOUTH AFRICA 89.45
That narrow victory over Italy on Friday has raised Ireland back upto Fifth in the IRB World Rankings (by gaining 0.46 rating points!), leap-frogging Argentina and pushing them back down to sixth. The Pumas took part in a non-ranking match on Saturday beating a Belgium team reinforced by French p
Ireland have dropped to Sixth in the world, dropping below Argentina (who they face in their Pool D match in Paris on 30th September) after their defeat against Scotland at the weekend. Scotland's win on the other hand sees them take the number 10 spot. Ireland have the potential to move back
