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Paul O'Connell To Retire - A Farewell Statement

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland's talismanic leader Paul O'Connell has announced his retirement from rugby and has issued the following statement.

In Pics: Ireland Women 21 Wales Women 3

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

It was two tries scored and two Championship points in the bag as the Ireland Women kicked off their Women's RBS 6 Nations title defence with a 21-3 triumph over Wales at Donnybrook. Check out the match...

In Pics: Ireland Under-20s 24 Wales Under-20s 35

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The entertainment value was very high as the Ireland Under-20s and their Welsh counterparts ran in seven tries between them during their U-20 RBS 6 Nations opener at Donnybrook. Check out our match photo...

Irish Rugby TV: Nigel Carolan On The Ireland Under-20s' French Test

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland Under-20 head coach Nigel Carolan looks back on his team's opening game of the U-20 Six Nations against Wales, and give his thoughts on this week's trip to Narbonne to face France.

Schmidt ponders Ross call-up for Paris trip as O'Brien set to return

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Mike Ross trained fully for Leinster yesterday and could link up with the Ireland squad today as Joe Schmidt ponders whether to parachute his first-choice tighthead prop into the Six Nations second round...

Schmidt wary of ‘audacious’ French challenge

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ireland Head Coach Joe Schmidt has admitted his side will have to rethink their defensive strategy for their second Six Nations outing.

Irish Rugby TV: Joe Schmidt On Wales And France

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt spoke to Irish Rugby TV today, 24 hours after Ireland's draw with Wales as he prepares the squad for the trip to Paris next Saturday.

Carty Has Spleen Removed Following Holiday Accident

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht travel to play the Newport Gwent Dragons this Thursday in the latest round of the GUINNESS PRO12. Ahead of the game, the province's medical team have provided the following update.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Women 21 Wales Women 3

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Women will move on quickly to their next mission - tackling a highly-rated France team in Perpignan next Saturday - after dispatching Wales in impressive fashion at Donnybrook. Irish Rugby...

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Women v Wales Women Post-Match Reaction

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

We spoke to captain Niamh Briggs, try-scoring centre Sene Naoupu and head coach Tom Tierney following the Ireland Women's 21-3 Six Nations win over Wales at Donnybrook.