Guinness Series News
13 Apr 12
The Irish Rugby Football Union has today announced the dates and kick-off times for the GUINNESS Series of games in November.
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13 May 11
The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced the actions to be implemented as a consequence of the recommendations made by a working party, chaired by Union Senior Vice-President John Hussey, in relation to issues arising from the four-match GUINNESS Series of matches in November 2010.
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29 Nov 10
The two-try 29-9 victory over Argentina in the GUINNESS Series has moved Ireland up two places to fifth in the latest IRB World Rankings.
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28 Nov 10
Asked about how the Irish front row coped against a powerful Argentinian combination on Sunday, tighthead prop Tony Buckley said: "I think we gave a pretty good account of ourselves. Argentina came to dominate our scrum today and they didn't come near that. All in all, it was a happy day for the three of us (in the front row)."
28 Nov 10
Speaking after Ireland's 29-9 win over Argentina on Sunday, winger Tommy Bowe said: "Delighted with the win. Argentina have always been a difficult team to come up against, especially for the Irish. To come away with our biggest winning margin against them, in the final game of the year, is a great positive going through to the Six Nations."
28 Nov 10
Listen to Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and number 8 Jamie Heaslip give their reaction after Sunday's 29-9 GUINNESS Series victory over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.
28 Nov 10
Listen to Argentina head coach Santiago Phelan and team captain Felipe Contepomi give their reaction after their 29-9 defeat to Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
28 Nov 10
Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and man-of-the-match Jamie Heaslip give their views on how they feel the game went against Argentina, and reflect on the positives to take from this year's GUINNESS Series.
28 Nov 10
Stephen Ferris and Gordon D'Arcy both crossed for tries as Ireland finished this year's GUINNESS Series with a record win over regular rivals Argentina.
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28 Nov 10
The Aviva Stadium playing surface underwent an inspection by the match officals this morning and has been passed fit to play.
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28 Nov 10
You can follow the fortunes of Ireland in today's GUINNESS Series Test against Argentina with our O2 MatchDay Live service. Get up-to-the-minute text commentary from the Aviva Stadium right here on IrishRugby.ie.
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28 Nov 10
Felipe Contepomi and Mariano Galarza, two Leinster players of past and present, will line out for Argentina as Ireland try to beat the Pumas and end the 2010 GUINNESS Series on a high at the Aviva Stadium.
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28 Nov 10
See below for a statistical preview of Sunday's GUINNESS Series match between Ireland and Argentina at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm).
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27 Nov 10
Travelling to the Aviva Stadium for the Ireland v Argentina GUINNESS Series match on Sunday (kick-off 2.30pm)? Make sure you know which entry points to use before you arrive on the day.
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27 Nov 10
Recalled to the Ireland team for the first time since the summer tour, Geordan Murphy is looking forward to lining out at full-back against Argentina. "Obviously I haven't been involved for the last few weeks, so it's a huge honour to be back in a green shirt," he said.
27 Nov 10
Scrum half Peter Stringer will make his second start in this month's GUINNESS Series when Ireland take on Argentina on Sunday. He spoke with reporters to preview the Aviva Stadium encounter.
27 Nov 10
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll talks about the shoulder knock he sustained against the All Blacks, playing in the back-line with the recalled Geordan Murphy and looking for the team to 'step it up and continue in the vein' of last weekend's performance against New Zealand.
27 Nov 10
"Having had a couple of weeks together, the continuity improved last Saturday and we're looking to bring that forward again on Sunday, in what will be a different type of game because Argentina will present a totally different challenge to New Zealand," explained head coach Declan Kidney as he previewed the final Test of the GUINNESS Series.
27 Nov 10
Previewing Sunday's GUINNESS Series clash with Argentina, Ireland flanker David Wallace said: "It's an important game, it's the last game of the Series. Going forward we need to finish on a high and finish with a win, and hopefully a good performance."
27 Nov 10
Listen to Ireland head coach Declan Kidney reveal the team and replacements to face Argentina this weekend. Along with captain Brian O'Driscoll, he answered questions from the media after the team announcement.