Ireland Rugby

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  • Sunday, 5. February, 2012
    We were 'lucky' to win - Gatland

    We were 'lucky' to win - Gatland

    Wales boss Warren Gatland admitted his team "got out of jail" after they claimed a dramatic Six Nations win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

  • Sunday, 5. February, 2012
    Wales win thriller in Dublin

    Wales win thriller in Dublin

    Leigh Halfpenny kicked a final-minute penalty to snatch a 23-21 victory for Wales over Ireland in their RBS Six Nations opener in Dublin.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Faletau ready for new era

    Faletau ready for new era

    Toby Faletau wants Wales to move on from the agony of their World Cup campaign - starting with Sunday's Six Nations opener against Ireland.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    O'Connell: Irish are buzzing

    O'Connell: Irish are buzzing

    Paul O'Connell believes a feelgood factor surrounding the Irish provinces' march on Europe this season has permeated the national squad.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012
    Best to build on consistency

    Best to build on consistency

    Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed at the World Cup when their Six Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 4. February, 2012

    Irish looking for revenge

    Ireland go into Sunday's Six Nations match with Wales with revenge very much on their minds after losing to the Welsh twice last year including October's World Cup quarterfinal.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Ireland lose Earls for opener

    Ireland lose Earls for opener

    Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after his new baby daughter was taken to hospital due to illness.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Earls blow for Ireland

    Keith Earls on Friday pulled out of Ireland's opening Six Nations match with Wales, the IRFU confirmed.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Key Wales duo fit to face Irish

    Key Wales duo fit to face Irish

    Wales have received a double boost ahead of Sunday's 6 Nations clash against Ireland, with Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts both declared fit.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    Priestland cleared for Dublin derby

    Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Sexton used to O'Gara's cameo

    Sexton used to O'Gara's cameo

    Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton claims he is growing accustomed to Ronan O'Gara replacing him from the bench.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    6N Preview: Ireland v Wales

    Jonathan Sexton gets another chance in Dublin on Sunday to finally become the undisputed first choice Irish flyhalf when he starts against Wales in their Six Nations opener.

  • Thursday, 2. February, 2012
    Trimble backs captain O'Connell

    Trimble backs captain O'Connell

    Andrew Trimble insists the art of captaincy remains crucial as Ireland prepare for their longest spell under the leadership of Paul O'Connell.

  • Thursday, 2. February, 2012
    O'Connell: Earls inspired

    O'Connell: Earls inspired

    Ireland captain Paul O'Connell claims Keith Earls will be inspired by the birth of his first child ahead of the Six Nations opener with Wales.

  • Wednesday, 1. February, 2012
    Back to work for 'buzzing' Earls

    Back to work for 'buzzing' Earls

    Keith Earls will fill some of the biggest boots in world rugby despite having his preparations for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations opener interrupted.