Tag: IRFU
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Schmidt gambles with Sexton for Argentina clash
LONDON – Ireland Coach Joe Schmidt has shaken off mid-week media gossip and named star fly half Johnny Sexton in his starting lineup to play Argentina on Sunday evening.
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Paul O’Connell: The long goodbye
Like all tall poppies, O’Connell has had his critics.
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Ireland to start RWC at six in the world
LONDON – The full world rankings ahead of the Rugby World Cup sees Ireland and Georgia as the biggest losers after significant slides down the table.
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Schmidt names Irish RWC squad
LONDON – Joe Schmidt has selected his Irish 31-man Rugby World Cup squad including 17 players that will make their World Cup debuts.
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Ireland can’t yet be considered genuine World Cup contenders
OPINION – Ireland’s poor form away from home detracts from the tag of being genuine contenders for the Rugby World Cup.
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Ireland’s O’Donnell to miss World Cup
LONDON – Ireland have been dealt a blow after scans revealed that back-rower Tommy O’Donnell dislocated a hip in their 35-21 win over Wales on Saturday.
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Ireland’s injury worries
LONDON – Simon Zebo, Gordon D’arcy and Isaac Boss all failed to finish training as the Irish team ramp up their preparations for the Rugby World Cup
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Ireland name World Cup Training squad
LONDON – Joe Schmidt has named his 45-man World Cup training squad with 2014 Ireland Player of the Year Andrew Trimble making his return to the side
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Irish legend calls it a day
LONDON – Irish Captain Paul O’Connell has confirmed that he will retire from International rugby at the conclusion of Ireland’s World Cup campaign.
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O’Connell to bring up 100 test caps
LONDON – Paul O’Connell will bring up 100 caps when he runs out onto Millennium Stadium to face Wales in their 6 Nations clash on Saturday.
