http://www.irishrugby.ie Latest News from Irelands RBS Six Nations campaign en Copyright 40 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.irishrugby.ie/3_20320.php Ireland lock Paul O'Connell spoke to Irish Rugby TV this week about winning his 70th cap against Scotland on Saturday. He says he keeps motivated by continually trying to improve his game. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:04:00 +0000 E853A55E500341639F073EA04B3C301E http://www.irishrugby.ie/10735_20329.php Ireland winger Tommy Bowe has been shortlisted for the official 2010 RBS Player of the Championship award, with a fan's poll to decide the result now open on www.rbs6nations.com. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:02:05 +0000 4D6D36EEB0BA42379C285BDB7EAD2607 http://www.irishrugby.ie/10735_20328.php Scotland coach Andy Robinson has selected an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday's final RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Ireland at Croke Park (kick-off 5pm). Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:50:29 +0000 57BD48BA84E744709D050928D54F2C72 http://www.irishrugby.ie/3_20319.php Speaking ahead of Ireland's crunch clash with Scotland, winger Tommy Bowe highlighted the quality of the visitors' defence and their strike runners. He said: "Their defence has been very good, they're scrambling and letting very few tries in. They've a lot of great finishers, their back-three and centres are top quality runners with the ball. They're a good side but we obviously want to put our mark on them." Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:24:18 +0000 88AB13C056EB4458AE25B28146555DAF http://www.irishrugby.ie/3_20318.php There was no surprise when Jamie Heaslip said that scoring against France last year was his favourite Croke Park memory. Speaking ahead of the final game at the renowned stadium, he said: "We've had some great years there. The supporters have really embraced Croke Park as a home venue. They've created a big noise and big vibe about the place. We want to send it off well and bring home a bit of silverware." Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:06:58 +0000 B9547A573E5E4542BBD05E6A27194C05 http://www.irishrugby.ie/3_20321.php Watch Irish Rugby TV's live broadcast coverage of the Ireland team announcement press conference for the Scotland match, with head coach Declan Kidney and team captain Brian O'Driscoll seated at the top table. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:55:00 +0000 6CBCF9411FDD4936A227C1D7F519F8DD http://www.irishrugby.ie/3_20316.php Putting aside the Championship race, a shot at another Triple Crown and the sentimentality surrounding Ireland's last game at Croke Park, team captain Brian O'Driscoll admits that the players are just concentrating on what they can control - and that is beating Scotland in their final outing of the 2010 RBS 6 Nations. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:11:00 +0000 9FA36857B31D4417A45F9A681E866103 http://www.irishrugby.ie/3_20310.php Listen to Declan Kidney name the team and replacements for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown with Scotland. The Ireland head coach also answers questions from the media relating to the selection decisions, Ireland's defensive displays, the challenge of breaking Scotland down and the changes to the tackle law interpretation. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:03:25 +0000 5356EE0BDFDE418A8CB77E3D7905EC9A http://www.irishrugby.ie/10735_20305.php Ireland coach Declan Kidney has named an unchanged team to play Scotland in the final match of the RBS 6 Nations Championship at Croke Park on Saturday. The game be Ireland's last at Croke Park before returning to Aviva Stadium in November. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:29:00 +0000 872795A57F494C24A2E9477613462F6F http://www.irishrugby.ie/10735_20309.php See below for a statistical preview of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations match between Ireland and Scotland at Croke Park (kick-off 5pm). Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:27:00 +0000 4B2AF13203674238BB30EB1174F7EE47