Paul O'Connell welcomes Johnny back to test rugby.     A quick thanks goes to the English fans who have emailed me congratulating the Irish team and acknowledging a great game of rugby.

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Well to add to the incredible match yesterday, Eddie has confirmed that none of his players have any injury's to cause serious concern. That includes Brian O'Driscoll who was replaced in the 76th minute, it is thought that the withdrawal was a precautionary measure. The boys have another two week break before taking on Scotland [...]

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Ireland 43-13 England Like men possessed with passion and pride Ireland crushed England in a historic defeat at the magnificent Croke Park. After an expected nervous start Ireland stamped their controlled aggression on a day when losing was simply not an option. Every single player put there body on the line for 80 minutes and [...]

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Kick Off:17:30 Ireland: Dempsey; Horgan, O'Driscoll (capt), D'Arcy, Hickie; O'Gara, Stringer; Horan, R Best, Hayes, O'Callaghan, O'Connell, S Easterby, D Wallace, Leamy. Replacements: Flannery, S Best, N Best, M O'Driscoll, Boss, P Wallace, Trimble.

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Brian O'Driscoll looks certain to lead Ireland this weekend against England at Croke Park. Joining him is Peter Stringer who has also recovered from his injury he picked up in the first Six Nations game against Wales. With O'Driscoll back in the driving seat it should mean service will resume as usual with Horgan back [...]

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Possibly the best opportunity Ireland has had to take the grand slam has today passed in the dying minutes at Croke Park. An Historic match to be remembered for the immense atmosphere and crowd presence but unfortunately not the result. Ireland were undoubtedly nervous due to the enormity of the event however after a shaky [...]

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