Ireland have secured their position as 8th in the rugby playing world, this all important position and result now means that Ireland will be better positioned when the 2011 rugby world cup pools are announced in December. It certainly wasn’t Ireland at their best but a significant improvement from the New Zealand game. Critically Ireland [...]

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What a game, what an atmosphere. It certainly reminded us how great Irish rugby can be after Ireland’s poor performance against the Kiwis last week. If you missed the game or want to relive the best bits watch the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIryvfUKnkE

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A poor performance by Ireland was partially masked by a unusually error-ridden New Zealand team who seemed to take their foot of the pedal with 20 minutes to go. Ireland’s defence was possibly one of the few positives created during the match however even this looked week out wide. The penalty try was certainly controversial [...]

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Kick-off: 17:15 – Saturday 8 November Venue: Thomond Park Ireland will kick of their string of friendlies against Canada in the recently renovated Thomond Park. The match should provide a great opportunity to for coach Declan Kidney to hand out a few new caps in the form of Ryan Cladwell and Keith Earls. Team Ireland: [...]

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Ireland were unable to retain the triple crown for a third year running after a slow burning loss against Wales. There was a tense atmosphere in Croke park which allowed Ireland to stumble into the lead at half-time. Throughout, the Welsh defense looked impenetrable and it proved to be so as Ireland could not manage [...]

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London Wasps 24 -23 Munster In a gripping game Munster were edged out by defending champions London Wasps. Rua Tipoki’s converted try gave Munster an early lead with Shaun Payne’s try further extending Munster’s lead to 20-13 at half time. The wasps were clearly stung and came out in the second half with intent to [...]

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