27 Jan, 16:55
Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal, who spent the week working with the squad in Limerick, has issued a statement regarding the position of South Africa head coach.
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27 Jan, 16:35
Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and his Championship captain Paul O'Connell were present at the launch of the 2012 RBS 6 Nations at the Hurlingham Club in London this week. Check out our photos of the day.
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27 Jan, 13:56
Ireland Women's captain Fiona Coghlan talks about the squad's preparations for the upcoming Six Nations Championship, predicting that it will be 'whoever performs best on the night' that will win the opening clash with Wales.
26 Jan, 14:04
Ulster back rower Chris Henry will lead the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds in their game against England Saxons in Exeter on Saturday (kick-off 5pm). The side boasts a balance of youth and experience, with nine of the matchday squad uncapped at senior level.
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27 Jan 12
Some of the provinces' best performers in the last round of the Heineken Cup will join forces when the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds take on England Saxons in what is expected to be a keenly-contested clash.
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27 Jan 12
Galwegians RFC are celebrating their 90th anniversary by holding a gala banquet, the Great Galwegians Gathering, on St. Patrick's Day in the Galway Radisson Blu Hotel.
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27 Jan 12
Lansdowne travel to Cork Constitution having scored over 100 points in their last three games. Table toppers St. Mary's visit last season's champions Old Belvedere, who are still without a win, Shannon and Clontarf replay one of their epic finals, Garryowen host a resurgent Dolphin and Young Munster look to get back on track against Blackrock.
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27 Jan 12
Some of the provinces' best performers in the last round of the Heineken Cup will join forces when the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds take on England Saxons in what is expected to be a keenly-contested clash.
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27 Jan 12
Ireland forwards coach Gert Smal, who spent the week working with the squad in Limerick, has issued a statement regarding the position of South Africa head coach.
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27 Jan 12
Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and his Championship captain Paul O'Connell were present at the launch of the 2012 RBS 6 Nations at the Hurlingham Club in London this week. Check out our photos of the day.
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25 Jan 12
Following a dramatic conclusion to the pool stages of the Heineken Cup which confirmed the line-up for the last-eight of the 2011/12 tournament, ERC has announced the dates, venues and kick-off times for the quarter-final matches.
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25 Jan 12
A trademark of Connacht's performances so far this season has been their resolute defence. Last term they contracted the services of Great Britain rugby league legend Mike Forshaw to shore up the defensive systems of the squad.
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25 Jan 12
Ulster Rugby has welcomed the Northern Ireland Environment Minister Alex Attwood's decision to grant planning permission for redevelopment work at the Ravenhill grounds.
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27 Jan 12
Boyne RFC wish to confirm that the citation made by the club on December 13, 2011, arising from the Boyne v Highfield Ulster Bank League match on December 10, has been withdrawn by Boyne.
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27 Jan 12
Galwegians RFC are celebrating their 90th anniversary by holding a gala banquet, the Great Galwegians Gathering, on St. Patrick's Day in the Galway Radisson Blu Hotel.
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27 Jan 12
Lansdowne travel to Cork Constitution having scored over 100 points in their last three games. Table toppers St. Mary's visit last season's champions Old Belvedere, who are still without a win, Shannon and Clontarf replay one of their epic finals, Garryowen host a resurgent Dolphin and Young Munster look to get back on track against Blackrock.
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