Denis Hickie has been called into the Ireland squad as a possible replacement for Andrew Trimble who is said to be suffering from a tight hamstring. While it is still likely Trimble will play this Sunday against Australia, Hickie will be on hand if needed. Denis was due to play for Ireland A against Australia [...]

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Relive the crucial moments of the South Africa game in the gallery, click here .

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Relive the crucial moments of the South Africa game in the gallery, click here .

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Namibia will once again join Ireland in their group for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Pool D is becoming arguably be the toughest group, especially after Argentina’s recent performance against England. Namibia have World Cup experience after competing in the 2003 world cup and will not be a push over for Ireland.
Pool D still [...]

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 Ireland 32 – 15 South Africa

 A windy Lansdowne road saw some great running rugby as a solid Irish side proved to be a force to reckon with. South Africa has a good start with some good movements and handling they were rewarded with an early penalty and so taking the lead. But that would [...]

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Ulster man Rory Best will be amongst the starting line-up for Ireland in this Saturday's match against South Africa. Best comes in for injured hooker Jerry Flannery for his fourth international cap, Belfast born Best has never started a test match and has earned his previous caps as a replacement. Even though Best himself [...]

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