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IRFU must act quickly on coach issue as Kidney promises thorough post-mortem
CAN Declan Kidney survive Ireland's first loss to Italy in the Six Nations?
George Hook: Road to the World Cup will be a bumpy journey for next coach
In a match that at times bordered on the farcical in Rome, Ireland were beaten by Italy and only the ineptitude of France in Paris saved them from the wooden spoon.
Kidney transplant will not be enough
History informs us that when empires fall in Rome, they tend to do so quite spectacularly.
I felt like a rock star, says Warburton after Welsh win
WELSH forward Sam Warburton said he felt like a rock star after his team mates inflicted a record 30-3 defeat on England in Cardiff to retain their Six Nations championship crown on Saturday.
Johnson eyes talks over full-time role
Scotland interim coach Scott Johnson says he will hold talks over turning his caretaker role into a permanent position.
Kidney mulls future as Ireland sink to new low
Declan Kidney will consider his future over the coming weeks after Ireland slumped to a first Six Nations defeat to Italy.
Warburton holds sway to sink England
It was not even close. Wales retained the championship title for the first time since 1979, a year when they defeated England 27-3 in Cardiff. They went three points better yesterday in recording their biggest victory over the team they enjoy beating most, overpowering them up front, destroying them at the breakdown, where Sam Warburton held sway, and even outclassing them behind.
Azzurri's day as makeshift Ireland broken and battered
When Ireland manager Mick Kearney used the Charlie Haughey acronym GUBU – grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre, unprecedented – last week to describe the relationship between Ireland and injury he didn't realise that there was another twist in the tale. How bizarre is it to be reduced to switching a flanker to the wing after 36 minutes because three players were already carted off? And is it fair to describe as grotesque a situation where Ireland could have three yellow cards in the one afternoon?
France end drought but still get wooden spoon
France finally collected their first win of the Six Nations campaign – but still finished bottom of the table, behind Ireland on points difference – as two quickfire tries proved decisive in Paris.
Let’s go out with all guns blazing-Heaslip
LET'S finish this campaign as we started. That's the impassioned plea from Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip as his team today try to secure third place in the Six Nations in Rome.
More than Grand ambitions
THIS season will go down as the Irish women's team's greatest, no matter what happens in the Milan suburb of Parabiago tomorrow.
Scholes on song in rousing rally
Ireland staged a remarkable comeback from 15 points down in the second half to salvage a late draw at L'Aquila.
Don't get rid of Kidney – let him finish the job
THIS weekend would appear to be the last days of Rome for Declan Kidney, who takes charge of Ireland for the 52nd and possibly last time at the Stadio Olimpico.
O’Driscoll can make up his own mind when to quit, says Kidney
IRELAND coach Declan Kidney insists Brian O'Driscoll will be allowed to determine his playing future in his own time.
Sexton injury rocks Kidney
IRELAND'S injury jinx struck again yesterday when Jonathan Sexton was ruled out of the team to play Italy.
Answering Kidney's call
DECLAN KIDNEY has steadfastly dismissed queries about his future during the Six Nations Championship.
Brunel determined to end promising campaign on a high
Italy will be without prop Martin Castrogiovanni for their Six Nations clash with Ireland after he failed to recover from a thigh injury.
Farrell returns for slam bid
Owen Farrell will steer England's bid for their first grand slam since 2003 after being recalled at fly-half for tomorrow's Six Nations title decider against Wales in Cardiff (5.0).
Les Bleus stick with Michalak
FRANCE manager Philippe Saint-Andre has kept faith with out-half Frederic Michalak to spearhead Les Bleus against Scotland tomorrow as they look to avoid the Six Nations wooden spoon.
Warburton overlooked for captaincy
PROP Gethin Jenkins returns from a calf injury to captain Wales in the absence of Ryan Jones for tomorrow's Six Nations decider against England at the Millennium Stadium (5.0).
'We can't blame injuries for our poor form,' says Sean O'Brien
SEAN O'BRIEN refuses to blame Ireland's injury crisis on their willingness to stand toe to toe with opponents as their RBS 6 Nations nears a bone-crunching conclusion against Italy.
Farrell vows to keep his head against Wales
OWEN Farrell vowed to keep his head in the Millennium Stadium maelstrom after being recalled to the England side for Saturday's Grand Slam showdown with Wales.
France name team to face Scotland
FRANCE manager Philippe Saint-Andre has named the following team to face Scotland at the Stade de France in a Six Nations championship game on Saturday night.
Gatland visit puts O’Driscoll in pole position for Lions armband
THE presence of Warren Gatland at Ireland's training camp yesterday has prompted speculation that the Lions coach was sounding out Brian O'Driscoll about becoming the first Irishman to captain the tourists for a second time.
Lions lure focusing minds – Kearney
THE accelerating interest in the upcoming Lions tour is unsurprising, given the presence of Warren Gatland at Ireland's Carton House base yesterday.
Gilchrist to debut for Scotland against France
EDINBURGH lock Grant Gilchrist will make his Scotland debut in their final RBS 6 Nations clash against France at Paris on Saturday.
Kate Rowan: Deja vu draw highlights the ties that bind Ireland and France
FISHING around my handbag before kick off against France last week I found an item that has been in my match-day paraphernalia since the victory against Australia in the Rugby World Cup.
'Buzzing' Gilroy back in harness for Italy trip
CRAIG GILROY has given Ireland coach Declan Kidney a much needed boost with this return for the trip to Rome.
Rob Kearney admits he has fallen behind in Lions race
IRELAND full-back Rob Kearney concedes he has slipped behind Wales' Leigh Halfpenny in their Lions duel after struggling to showcase his attacking skills in the RBS 6 Nations.
Tackling the cause of Ireland's injury crisis
IN sporting terms, this is GUBU time. What has happened to Ireland's Six Nations adventure is certainly grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented.
Fitzpatrick adds to injury woes but concussed centres to return
DECLAN FITZPATRICK'S plight in training yesterday summed up the ill-fortune that has enveloped the Ireland squad this season.
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Coyle - I've had nothing but success
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Memories of 2003 World Games in Dublin
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Whelan - we won't lose money
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Williams joins up with Lions
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Rose wins US Open
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David Beckham arrives in China for soccer ambassador job
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Route des Princes on its way to Dun Laoghaire
The 70ft MOD70 multihulls departed Lisbon today at 1400 enroute to DunLaoghaire after two days of inshore racing. Irish offshore sailor Damian Foxall onboard Oman-Air Musandam won the first offshore leg from Valencia to Lisbon earlier this week so hopefully luck will be on his side as he approaches homesoil.
Les Kiss speaks after match in Toronto.
Ireland coach Les Kiss and Canada winger James Pritchard speak after the Test match in Toronto.
