RoG: Ireland tour was a 'waste of time'
2010-07-23 13:03:17
Munster star Ronan O'Gara has admitted that it was a mistake to travel with Ireland in the disappointing southern hemisphere tour last month, with the veteran flyhalf calling it a "waste of time". Irish rugby has a new boss
2010-07-05 13:00:15
Caleb Powell assumed the office of 123rd President of the Irish Rugby Football Union at the annual Council meeting that was held at the new Lansdown Road Stadium. Global Results - 27 June 2010
2010-06-27 12:00:02
The Test window is closed again. All that hectic activity is done, but not for long. Soon the Tri-Nations will be upon us while in Europe clubs start preparing for the coming season. The surprise of the weekend was in Buenos Aires. Kidney bemoans error-riddled Ireland
2010-06-26 23:45:01
Ireland coach Declan Kidney no doubt about his frustrations with his team's poor performances on their mid-year tour to the Southern Hemisphere. Elsom wears the underdog tag
2010-06-26 20:00:02
Mercurial Australian flyhalf Quade Cooper inspired his team to hold off a spirited, but disjointed, Ireland 22-15 in a one-off Test in Brisbane, but captain Rocky Elsom admitted his team will not go into the Tri-Nations next month as favourites. Wallabies win it ugly against Irish
2010-06-26 14:30:01
The Wallabies held on to a 22-15 win over Ireland at Brisbane on Saturday,with the home side scoring two tries to nil in a match that never reached any great heights in terms of quality. BOD will respect 'new blood' opponent
2010-06-25 17:00:02
Australian centre Rob Horne has been waxing lyrical about Brian O'Driscoll in the build up to their Test match clash, but the Irish stalwart insists he will not ease up on the Waratah's starlet. Preview: Australia v Ireland
2010-06-24 22:46:57
Australia head into the one-off Test against Ireland in Brisbane on Saturday with a point to prove to their long-suffering supporters. Ireland defends 'developing' attack
2010-06-24 14:30:18
Les Kiss may be the Ireland team's defence coach, but the Australian-born assistant to Declan Kidney has backed the side's attack to come up with the goods against his countrymen on Saturday. Sharpe withdraws from Irish clash
2010-06-24 08:45:01
Veteran lock Nathan Sharpe has been forced to withdraw from the Australian team for the one-off test against Ireland in Brisbane on Saturday due to a back injury. Irish giant to 'mush' Wallaby props
2010-06-23 15:03:30
The Australian front row, after two maulings at the hands of England, are now hoping to avoid being "mushed" by an Irish prop in Saturday's one-off Test in Brisbane. BOD wants to party like its 1979
2010-06-22 18:45:01
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes his team can upset Australia at home, and repeat the heroics of the 1979 Irish side. Back-row woes as Wallace withdraws
2010-06-22 11:45:01
The latest withdrawal from the Ireland tour sqaud to Australasia tour is veteran loose-forward David Wallace, who has flown home to be with his wife Aileen for the birth of their second child. O'Gara benched for 100th Test
2010-06-22 10:45:01
Ireland have dropped record point-scorer Ronan O'Gara to the bench for what could be his 100th Test as they bid to end a 31-year win drought against the Wallabies in Australia. Deans recalls Ashley-Cooper, Burgess
2010-06-22 08:45:01
The Wallabies have recalled Adam Ashley-Cooper and Luke Burgess to the starting line-up in the places of the injured duo Digby Ioane and Will Genia, for the one off Lansdowne Cup Test match against Ireland in Brisbane on Saturday. Smal calls for Irish to stun Wallabies
2010-06-21 14:47:05
Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal believes the players needs to grab 'a great opportunity' for a rare victory on Australian soil as they round off the mid-year tour by taking on the Wallabies. Global Results-20 June 2010
2010-06-20 13:30:03
There was a big surprise in Sydney on Saturday as enthusiastic England overturned the previous week's result. Global Results-20 June 2010
2010-06-20 12:30:02
There was a big surprise in Sydney on Saturday as enthsusiastic England overturned the previous week's result. Kidney remains positive despite loss
2010-06-20 12:00:01
Ireland coach Declan Kidney was bitterly disappointed to be on the losing end of the match against the New Zealand Maori, but praised his team for their performance despite the result. Maori hold off Ireland to win thriller
2010-06-18 12:32:40
The New Zealand Maori claimed an impressive scalp to mark their centenary year, as they defeated Ireland 31-28 on Friday in Rotorua. Kidney warns of 'Maori' Test
2010-06-17 15:30:03
Declan Kidney admits he is treating the centenary match with New Zealand Maori in Rotorua as a Test match, despite changing his entire starting XV. Maori team changes five for Ireland
2010-06-16 10:00:02
The New Zealand Maori team, to face Ireland in the second match of their centenary series in Rotorua on Friday, shows five changes. Murphy leads from the back
2010-06-15 11:45:02
Geordan Murphy will captain Ireland for the first time when he leads out the side for the second match of the mid-year tour against the New Zealand Maori team in Rotorua on Friday. O'Callaghan: 'We got schooled'
2010-06-14 15:00:04
Lock Donncha O'Callaghan has described Ireland's heavy defeat to the All Blacks as 'embarrassing'. U20 skipper gets Ireland call-up
2010-06-13 20:30:06
Ireland U20 captain Rhys Ruddock has been called up to the Ireland tour squad in New Zealand. Referees to 6 June 2010
2010-06-13 18:31:51
It was almost a clean sweep for the Southern Hemisphere when the big sides met but eight kicks beat two tries in Tucumán. ABs hope Welsh offer more than Irish
2010-06-13 12:30:01
The All Blacks have turned their sights on Wales for a touch of rugby reality after their season-opening runaway win over Ireland left questions about their fitness unanswered. Heaslip handed lengthy ban
2010-06-13 09:02:02
Ireland No.8 Jamie Heaslip has been suspended for five weeks for kneeing All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in the head during Saturday's Test match in New Plymouth.  ABs hammer ill-disciplined Irish | BOD happy with second half 'bottle' BOD happy with second half 'bottle'
2010-06-12 19:46:56
Brian O'Driscoll and his team-mates will wake up on Sunday and wish that what happened at Yarrow Stadium the previous day was just a bad dream. Heaslip citing adds to Irish misery
2010-06-12 17:47:34
Irish No.8 Jamie Heaslip will appear at a judicial hearing in New Plymouth on Sunday, after being red-carded during the All Blacks' emphatic 66-28 win over Ireland on Saturday. ABs hammer ill-disciplined Irish
2010-06-12 12:00:02
New Zealand got their 2010 international season off to a good start by smashing a mistake-ridden and ill-disciplined Irish side 66-28 in New Plymouth on Saturday - but they were never really tested properly. Maori win a close one | Wales confident O'Driscoll in 'dizzy spell' scare
2010-06-11 13:30:02
Captain Brian O'Driscoll gave the Ireland camp a scare on the eve of their one-off Test against the All Blacks in New Plymouth when dizzy spells forced him to sit out training. All Blacks look for fresh start
2010-06-11 13:00:02
The chastened All Blacks were looking for a fresh start and Ireland were hoping for a refreshed captain as both sides rounded off preparations Friday for their one-off Test. Preview: New Zealand v Ireland
2010-06-11 10:00:19
Richie McCaw's All Blacks will be hoping to start the 2010 season on a high when they play host to Ireland at New Plymouth's Yarrow Stadium - a rather unfamiliar Test venue in New Zealand. Irish pack have 'got the power'
2010-06-10 17:30:02
Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal believes his side have the power to match New Zealand up front and says that they are relishing the opportunity to play against the All Blacks. All Blacks will have 'no excuses'
2010-06-10 11:00:02
Despite blooding up to six new players and having a star gamebreaker out of form, the All Blacks say there will be no excuses when their unbeaten run against Ireland goes on the line Saturday. Irish front row duo join NZ BaaBaas
2010-06-09 14:01:58
Ireland have confirmed that the two players who will be made available to play for the New Zealand Barbarians are hooker Damien Varley and prop Tom Court. Kidney wants a fair contest
2010-06-09 13:00:09
Ireland coach Declan Kidney doesn't believe that the new law interpretations should affect the contest at the breakdown. BOD gunning for first All Black scalp
2010-06-09 12:30:01
Ireland go in search of an elusive victory over the All Blacks on Saturday, having never beaten the Kiwis in 22 attempts since 1905. McCaw puts ABs on Irish alert
2010-06-09 11:47:00
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has put his team on notice ahead of their one-off Test against Ireland in New Plymouth on Saturday, warning that there is never an easy Test against them. Franks spearheads new-look All Blacks
2010-06-08 09:02:48
All Black coach Graham Henry has named three new caps for the opening Test of the year, against Ireland in New Plymouth on Saturday. It's all change BoD's Irish
2010-06-08 09:00:02
The Ireland team to play New Zealand in a one-off Test in New Plymouth on Saturday shows 10 changes to the starting line-up from last week's home clash with the Barbarians. Injuries savage touring Irish
2010-06-05 15:00:01
Ireland have paid a dear price for their 23-29 loss to the Barbarians at Thomond Park on Friday, with several savaging the team ahead of their Southern Hemisphere tour. BaaBaas too good for the Irish
2010-06-04 23:45:01
It took some desperate defending for the Barbarians to hold on for a 29-23 win in a very tight finish against Ireland at Thomond Park on Friday.  England players on 'World Cup trial' | Earls is Ireland's latest casualty Preview: Ireland XV v BaaBaas
2010-06-03 17:45:02
Ireland will use the clash with the Barbarians as a warm up before their tough tour to New Zealand, with Irish coach Declan Kidney experimenting with some new combinations. Earls is Ireland's latest casualty
2010-06-03 17:01:24
Ireland star Keith Earls is the latest player to be forced to pull out of his country's tour to New Zealand and Australia, after he failed to recover from a persistent groin injury. O'Gara to lead new-look Ireland
2010-06-02 16:00:02
Veteran flyhalf Ronan O'Gara will lead an Ireland XV team which includes four uncapped players, when Declan Kidney's side play against the Barbarians at Thomond Park on Friday. Ireland snub host city for training
2010-06-01 11:00:02
Ireland will use Auckland as a training base ahead of the one-off rugby test against the All Blacks in New Plymouth on June 12. McLaughlin adds to Irish injury woes
2010-05-31 00:30:01
Leinster flank Kevin McLaughlin is injured and will miss Ireland's upcoming tour of New Zealand and Australia. Global Results-30 May
2010-05-30 23:30:02
We have champions. This was the wekend when champoions were made, especially in the Northern Hempisphere but also there was that notable Final in Soweto. O'Connell, Best to miss Ireland tour
2010-05-29 11:30:02
Ireland stars Paul O'Connell and Rory Best have been ruled out of their country's forthcoming tour to New Zealand and Australia through injury. The stars come out for BaaBaas
2010-05-20 19:00:02
New Zealand scrumhalf Byron Kelleher and Australian legend George Smith are among the stars who will play for the Barbarians in their upcoming fixtures against England and Ireland. Kidney: O'Connell too vital to be left out
2010-05-19 11:03:21
Ireland coach Declan Kidney insists Paul O'Connell is too important to be omitted from Ireland's squad for their tour to New Zealand and Australia even though the Munster star is struggling with a groin injury. POC in for Ireland despite long layoff
2010-05-18 15:01:59
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has announced a squad of 33 players for the tour to New Zealand and Australia, with talismanic lock Paul O’Connell included after having been doubtful with a groin injury. IRB brings back traditional tours
2010-05-17 21:45:01
Traditional tours are back on the calendar after the International Rugby Board Council approved a new global 10-year playing schedule that will shape the Test landscape in the run up to the 2019 World Cup 2019 in Japan. Bowe the top man in Ireland...again
2010-05-13 16:30:09
Ireland wing Tommy Bowe has been voted the Irish Players' Player of the Year by his fellow players as the eighth annual Irish Rugby Union Players' Association Awards. Global Results - 9 May
2010-05-09 23:30:02
There is a lot of crunch around the rugby world, in both north and south. It is a tense time. Dempsey honoured before retirement
2010-05-09 17:30:01
On Wednesday, May 12 at the eighth IRUPA Rugby Awards, former Ireland fullback Girvan Dempsey will be inducted into the IRUPA Hall of Fame. Irish rugby standing tall, says Horan
2010-05-04 14:30:04
Munster prop Marcus Horan has defended the health of Irish rugby in the wake of a triple blow of losses to French opposition, denying that the game in the country is 'on the way down.' Global Results - 2 May
2010-05-03 13:45:01
Finalists decided for Europe's competitions, semifinalists close to decided for SANZAR's, and Japan closer to New Zealand. Global Results - 25 April
2010-04-25 19:30:04
Top 14 decisions were made, Super 14 decisions are being made and Hong Kong have taken a surprise step closer to possible qualification for New Zealand in 2011. Global Results - 18 April
2010-04-18 23:00:02
It was a big day for Sri Lankan rugby when they beat Singapore to climb into the top league of Asian rugby, the league which Japan usually win. It was a strange day in Switzerland when a match was postponed because of a volcanic eruption in Iceland. And there was a strange score in Wales when Neath won. Pickering: Rugby world 'envy' the 6N
2010-04-14 14:31:36
The Six Nations Championship will break new ground in 2011 where for the first time in the Championship's history the tournament will kick off on a Friday on February 4, with Wales versus England in Cardiff.  De Villiers, Cipriani in BaaBaas squad
2010-04-13 15:47:06
The Barbarians have confirmed the first tranche of players for the 2010 mid-year tour that begins with a match against England at Twickenham on Sunday, May 30, and continues the following Friday, June 4, with another match against Ireland at Thomond Park, Limerick. Global Results - 4 April
2010-04-06 23:45:03
Rugby has so many activities and levels of participation. These results are just the cream on the top, a sample of the organisation and enthusiasm that go into rugby. FIRA U18 Group A semis
2010-04-01 09:47:53
France will play Ireland in the final of Group A of the FIRA-AER European Under-18 Championship being played in Northern Italy. Global Results-28 March
2010-03-29 19:45:01
Romania's victory over Spain in Bucharest means that they end third on the European Nations Cup and have a chance to qualify for the World Cup via répechage. And Samoa had another famous Sevens victory. 6N: Team of the Tournament
2010-03-22 20:30:06
Here it is, the moment of truth. Yes, it is indeed Rugby Rugby's highly acclaimed Six Nations Team of the Tournament. Kidney promises 'more from Ireland'
2010-03-21 15:45:02
Ireland coach Declan Kidney insisted there was "more in us" after their Six Nations campaign ended with a shock 20-23 loss to Scotland that wrecked dreams of a winning farewell to Croke Park. Ire v Scot: Ireland's player ratings
2010-03-20 22:30:04
Dan Parks kicked a touchline penalty with just over a minute remaining to secure Scotland's first win of the season, in the final round of Six Nations action, as they edged Ireland 23-20 at Croke Park on Saturday. O'Gara joins centurion club
2010-03-20 22:00:01
Ireland flyhalf Ronan O'Gara became only the 15th player in Rugby Union history to win a hundred Test caps when he came on as a replacement in the Six Nations match against Scotland at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday. Parks' boot breaks Irish hearts
2010-03-20 20:30:01
Dan Parks kicked a touchline penalty with just over a minute remaining to secure Scotland's first win of the season, in the final round of Six Nations action, as they edged Ireland 23-20 at Croke Park on Saturday. Earls plans his future at No.13
2010-03-19 17:00:05
Keith Earls is hoping that he can shed his utility tag and be the long-term successor to Brian O'Driscoll's No.13 jersey. Triple Crown prospect excites Irish
2010-03-19 16:03:20
Ireland is treating its final Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday as a championship decider - even though it is unlikely to be anything of the sort. 6N Preview: Ireland v Scotland
2010-03-19 07:45:01
This could just be a rousing match. Both sides have shown signs of wanting to run. Both sides are capable of getting secure ball from set pieces and both look for quick ball from the tackle. If that is so on the day they have the sort of referee to facilitate it for them. Then they can run. Fourth spot in IRB ratings up for grabs?
2010-03-18 14:15:01
France are not only bidding to claim a first Grand Slam in six years by beating England in the last RBS Six Nations 2010 encounter on Saturday, but also to preserve their fourth place in the IRB World Rankings. Ireland struggle with tackle area laws
2010-03-18 12:45:01
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes his side need to adapt to the new law interpretations at the tackle area as fast as they can. Irish to finish with a Croke Park cracker
2010-03-17 09:00:02
Ireland coach Declan Kidney reckons it would be "huge" if the team could end their temporary stay at Croke Park by beating Scotland to claim the Triple Crown on Saturday. Ireland stick to the winning formula
2010-03-16 15:45:02
Ireland coach Declan Kidney named an unchanged side for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland at Croke Park. Women: England 6N champions
2010-03-15 23:00:04
In the Women's Six Nations England are in a unassailable position at the top of the log after thrashing Scotland 51-0. The French match will be their hardest yet but it would take a Lazarus-class miracle for France to win the championship. Global Results - 14 March 2010
2010-03-15 15:30:04
What a match in Paris! After the dull stuff of Murrayfield the match between France and Italy sparkled. The French were full of sparkle and it seemed to rub off on Italy who ended brightly. It was the most entertaining of this year's Six Nations. Heaslip: 'France are a very beatable'
2010-03-15 10:30:02
Irish loose forwards Jamie Heaslip believes that England are capable of bringing France's Grand Slam bit to a halt and help give Ireland an outside shot at a successful Six Nations title defence. O'Driscoll wary of Scotland threat
2010-03-14 08:30:02
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll warned his side and their supporters to be on their guard when they welcome Scotland to Dublin in next weekend's final round of the Six Nations championship. Ireland success delights BoD
2010-03-13 22:02:37
Brian O'Driscoll saluted his teammates after Ireland marked their captain's 100th Test for his country with a decisive 27-12 Six Nations win over Wales at Croke Park on Saturday. Ireland v Wales: Irish player ratings
2010-03-13 21:32:07
Ireland kept their hope of winning the Six Nations alive with a 27-12 victory over Wales at Croke Park, Dublin. 'Different feeling' for O'Driscoll
2010-03-13 19:45:02
Ireland marked Brian O'Driscoll's 100th cap for his country with a convincing 27-12 Six Nations victory against Wales at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday, a victory the legendary midfielder described as a "different feeling". O'Driscoll marks century with great win
2010-03-13 18:30:02
Ireland marked Brian O'Driscoll's 100th cap for his country with a 27-12 Six Nations victory against Wales at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday. 6N U20: a two-team race
2010-03-13 09:30:02
And then there were two. After Ireland's victory over Wales in the Under-20 Six Nations, the race for the title is between England and the improving Irish, Ireland with Scotland to play, England with France to play. O'Driscoll on his century
2010-03-12 16:30:01
Saturday's Six Nations match against Wales at Croke Park will see Ireland's captain Brian O'Driscoll become only the second player to make a century of Test appearances for Ireland. Wallace wary of Welsh backs
2010-03-12 12:05:30
Irish flank David Wallace is wary of the challenge that Wales will pose in their Six Nations clash at Croke Park. 6N Women: England to march on
2010-03-12 00:00:09
The are three Women's Six Nations matches this weekend. In two the results are uncertain; in one there is as great a certainty as there can be in a sporting event. 6N Preview: Ireland v Wales
2010-03-11 23:45:01
Croke Park on Saturday and the mournful sounds the Fields of Athenry to add to the patriotic mood of the place. Mournful song or not, the Croke Park crowd will be happy and eager to support their team, but with the respectful manners that the Irish do better than any other country. Welsh praise be to BOD
2010-03-11 10:45:01
Wales coach Warren Gatland knows better than most the qualities that have taken Irish star Brian O'Driscoll to his century when the two sides clash at Croke Park. O'Driscoll 'not done yet'
2010-03-10 09:04:26
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll insisted he was "not done yet" although he admitted the "end line was in sight" as he approached winning his 100th cap for his country. Centurions down the years
2010-03-10 09:00:02
Brian O'Driscoll, just a match after prop John Hayes became the first player to win 100 Ireland caps, is set to be the first Irish back to the landmark in Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales at Croke Park in Dublin. Century up for Ireland's O'Driscoll
2010-03-09 15:45:03
Brian O'Driscoll will lead an unchanged side in Saturday's Six Nations international against Wales here at Croke Park where the talismanic centre will win his 100th cap for his country. Irish legend vists SARU president
2010-03-09 11:30:02
Irish rugby and business legend Sir Anthony O’Reilly paid a courtesy call on Oregan Hoskins, the President of the South African Rugby Union, in Cape Town on Monday. Global Results - 7 March 2010
2010-03-07 23:00:02
Only one Test but lots of other big matches to try the mettle of top players. Look at the Leicester result, and Toulouse, and the Reds in Hamilton. Those are just a few big results. Heaslip Ireland's only injury worry
2010-03-01 10:18:08
The only injury concern in the Ireland camp is that of Jamie Heaslip, following their 20-16 Six Nations victory over England at Twickenham. Bowe: 'terrific to get my hands on the ball'
2010-03-01 09:15:01
After an impressive brace of tries against England, flying Irish wing Tommy Bowe is eager to add to his tally of tries against when Ireland host Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday, March 13.

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