Eddie O’Sullivan has announced the team which will play Italy in the opening game of the 2008 Six Nations at Croke Park. The team sees Geordan Murphy welcomed back to the starting line-up on the left wing. Eion Reddan will also start next to and in-form Ronan O’Gara.
Both John Hayes and captain Brian O’Driscoll […]

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Eddie O’Sullivan has today signed a four year agreement which will extend his contract as the Irish coach until 2012.
It seems to be odd timing for the IRFU to extend the contract with the World Cup only weeks away. I’m sure this could have been done after the World Cup, that way the IRFU […]

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Peter Stringer is unlikely to be fit for Fridays match against Italy. Stringer has been suffering from a back spasm and at this late stage Eddie is unlikely to risk the #1 scrum half ahead of Ireland’s first world cup game on the 9th. Stringer will attend training on Thursday night where himself and staff […]

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Mikaera Tewhata called it an unfortunate reflex, watch this video for yourself. It is clearly a targeted punch to the face of Brian O’Driscoll which seemed unprovoked by rugby standards.

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Mikaera Tewhata has been banned by his club Bayonne after punching Brian O’Driscoll. The aggressive act has stirred media attention around the rugby world and has left Tewhata banned by the French rugby federation until the results of an investigation are known.
The New Zealanders commented on his actions
I want to offer a heartfelt apology. […]

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Ireland v Bayonne
16th August (20:00 BST)
Ireland have put forward their strongest team to play French league side Bayonne. Only two first choice players, Shane Horgan and David Wallace will miss the match due to injuries.
So why has Eddie put out his strongest side to play a club rugby? According to E O’S,
You cannot replicate the […]

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