Opinion: A new set of voices is needed to reboot Irish rugby
‘What value is corporate knowledge when you keep losing?’ ask Whiff of Cordite who think a new broom is required within the game here.
View ArticleBrian O’Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian
The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.
View ArticleIan McGeechan tells Warren Gatland to pick Lions on form not record
That’s not good news for some of Ireland’s hopefuls is it?
View ArticleFrance pull out of hosting Heineken Cup, Amlin finals in 2014
“Sure yiz can all come back to our place, lads.”
View ArticleJonny Sexton’s French bosses furious with weekend thrashing by Harlequins
Racing Métro released a statement announcing the team would not be playing their next home game at Stade de France.
View ArticleTry-scoring blitz sees France home in ill-tempered affair with Italy
The Grand Slam remains a possibility for the French and Ireland after the second round of Six Nations fixtures.
View Article‘Out goes the sledgehammer, in comes the vice’ – Ross ready to put squeeze on...
The tight-head prop recalled a European Cup at Stade de France that featured can-can girls and a jousting tournament.
View ArticleLes Kiss: ‘There is a perception that France are dishevelled and in chaos’
Ireland’s assistant coach has dismissed the notion that Ireland will be able to easily box in France’s main attacking threats.
View Article‘He’s a massive guy that’s a bit of an athlete’ – Bastareaud ready to rumble...
The Toulon centre has just two tries in 22 Tests yet remains pivotal in the French attack.
View ArticleFergus McFadden: Six Nations trophy would be the best win of my career
The versatile back feels Ireland must focus on their set-piece strengths while shutting down France’s go-forward ball.
View ArticleO’Mahony returns to Ireland line-up as Madigan handed place on the bench
This is the Ireland team to take on France in Saturday’s Six Nations decider.
View ArticleSchmidt demanding Ireland grasp opportunity in biggest game of his career
Playing France with the Championship on the line was a dream scenario in January, now the Kiwi wants to make winning silverware a reality.
View ArticleThe best pictures from Ireland’s final training run on home soil
Joe Schmidt was able to run two Irish XVs against each other as he perfects a game-plan to take France down.
View ArticleShane Byrne: ‘Teed up for France to have a cracker but Ireland for the win’
‘Any other sane coach would have Morgan Parra back in’ says the former Leinster and Ireland hooker on Philippe Saint-Andre’s team selection.
View ArticleFervent kick chase key to shutting down French counter attack — O’Connell
The captain and his coach are intent on limiting ammunition to Les Bleus’ back three.
View Article‘Ireland don’t need mad aggressive heads to beat France,’ says cool, calm...
The prop embodies Ireland’s sense of easy confidence before a traditionally nervy Test.
View ArticleFrench clash is about more than O’Driscoll’s farewell, say focused Ireland
Blindside flanker Peter O’Mahony and forwards coach John Plumtree insist that their focus is on the team effort.
View ArticleGaël Fickou ‘proud’ to line-up against Brian O’Driscoll in his final game
The Toulouse teen will be partnered by Mathieu Bastareaud at Stade de France tomorrow.
View ArticleIn Pics: Paris presents perfect conditions for rugby as O’Driscoll jogs out...
There’s nothing quite like Paris in the springtime.
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