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Ireland Rugby Lands New Sponsorship Deal with Puma

As if a first Grand Slam in 61 years was not enough, it has been announced today that all levels of rugby in Ireland will also benefit from a new sponsorship deal with Puma...

Written by James Hutchison about 8 months ago 420 reads 0 comments
Hungry Lions Ready To Hunt Down Battling Boks: My British and Irish Lions XV

A patchy but ultimately enthralling Six Nations campaign reached its breathless climax on Saturday, but already teams of the tournament have been put to bed and the focus shifts to the British and Irish Lions tour this summer...

Written by Ed Pearce about 8 months ago 112 reads 2 comments
Ireland Claim Rugby Grand Slam

A lot has changed since I last wrote on here (even though it's only been a few weeks). Sadly, I haven't really had the time to add my usual input to Bleacher Report, what with college work and being run down with the flu...

Written by Sean Kelly about 8 months ago 34 reads 1 comments
Six Nations Team of the Tournament

With the dilemma of an abundance of talent in some positions, and a dearth of quality in others, it hasn’t been an easy task selecting a dream team. However, here is my team of the tournament, with perhaps one or two controversial selections...

Written by James Hutchison about 8 months ago 54 reads 2 comments
Ireland's Grand Slam: What I Learnt

As the dust settled on one of Ireland's most historic sporting achievements, the Grand Slam and Six Nations win at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium yesterday, I sat back, Bulmer's in hand, to reflect on the journey Declan Kidney's new Ireland setup had taken.

Written by Matthew Maloney about 8 months ago 50 reads 2 comments
1948 Revisited: 61 Years on Ireland Claim a Historic Grand Slam Against Wales

They do say that sport is not for the faint hearted as yesterday's thrilling RBS Six Nations showdown between Wales and Ireland at Cardiff's Millennium showed exactly why the weak at heart shouldn't watch...

Written by Maire Ofeire about 8 months ago 134 reads 2 comments
Six Nations Predictions for the Weekend

It’s the grand finale of this year’s Six Nations, and what a showdown we have in store. Ireland are on the verge of an historic Grand Slam, which would be their first for over 60 years...

Written by James Hutchison about 8 months ago 17 reads 1 comments
Irish Eyes a Smiling, Scottish Eyes a Bleeding After Six Nations Loss.

By Al Kerr “And now the end is near…” I ain’t no Las Vegas crooner, able to sweat talk the ladies and the local Mob in equal measure, but just like Ol’ Blue Eyes even I can see that the end is near for Frank Hadden...

Written by Rory Baldwin about 8 months ago 58 reads 1 comments
The Irish Dream: Rugby Team Chasing the Grand Slam

Am I dreaming, or is this real? If someone had told me back in January that by Mar. 16 Manchester United would be four points ahead in the Premier League but smarting from a 4-1 demolition at home to Liverpool, I'd have laughed...

Written by James McSweeney about 8 months ago 140 reads 1 comments
Irish Grand Slam: History, Potential, and Preview

There is no such thing as a guaranteed Grand Slam, and Ireland coach Declan Kidney has warned his side not to take anything for granted...

Written by James Mortimer about 8 months ago 83 reads 0 comments
Match Report: England Vs Ireland Review

Another improved performance from the English showed that if they can improve their attitude on the park, Martin Johnson may yet transform this side. But if attitude relates to discipline, it is here where the English are losing matches...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 129 reads 0 comments
Brian O'Driscoll Drags Ireland to Victory Over England

Brian O'Driscoll more than lived up to his immense reputation in a hard fought win over England at Croke Park yesterday...

Written by Willie Gannon about 9 months ago 86 reads 2 comments
Wobbly England Aim To Derail Resurgent Irish at Croke Park

HEAD TO HEAD: England 70, Ireland 43, Draw 8 @ Ireland: Ireland 27, England 30, Draw 4 Largest Winning margin England: England 50, Ireland 18, 5 February 2000 Largest Winning margin Ireland: ...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 23 reads 0 comments
Ireland Purge Their French Rugby Ghosts

Ireland got their 2009 Six Nations campaign off to the best possible start, beating their modern bete noire France, 30-21. A game is a long time in rugby, 18 months is even longer...

Written by James Mortimer about 9 months ago 204 reads 7 comments
Ronan O Gara Is Being Found Out Again

The only player to amass 1000 points in Heineken Cup history. Record points holder in the 6 nations. Ireland and Munster's highest ever points scorer. 2 Heineken cups, A Grand Slam, Magners League and Celtic Cup winner...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 214 reads 2 comments
USA Eagles Play Hard In Loss to Ireland

Despite coming into the test match as 30 point underdogs, the USA Eagles put together a strong effort in the face of the long odds...

Written by Ted Hardy about 5 months ago 119 reads 4 comments
Starting Lineups Named for USA Eagles/Ireland Clash

The USA Men’s National Team, the USA Eagles, and the Ireland National Team have named their starting lineups for the Setanta Challenge Cup on set to take place on Sunday, May 31 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, California...

Written by Ted Hardy about 6 months ago 87 reads 0 comments
O'Sullivan Names USA Rugby Squad for Ireland Clash

USA and Ireland National Rugby teams have named their squads for the Setanta Challenge Cup set to take place on May 31 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, CA...

Written by Ted Hardy about 6 months ago 531 reads 9 comments
Player Profile: Rob Kearney

There are a few players in the current Ireland crop that are creating headlines, a few are also capturing imaginations—Rob Kearney is doing both, and at the age of 23, it’s likely that he’ll be doing both for some time to come...

Written by James Hutchison about 6 months ago 101 reads 0 comments
Jamie Heaslip: Irish Superman

In our latest series of player profiles on The Rugby Blog, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the candidates to wear the Lions jersey this summer...

Written by James Hutchison about 7 months ago 83 reads 0 comments
This week's Twitter updates

Guinness Premiership Predictions: Newcastle to beat Wasps? http://tinyurl.com/d4d6qj # Reminder: Caption Competition http://tinyurl.com/dgfvnv # Guinness Premiership: the race for the playoffs http://tinyurl...

Written by James Hutchison about 7 months ago 7 reads 0 comments

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Ireland Rugby Article Archive

Ireland Rugby Lands New Sponsorship Deal with Puma

Hungry Lions Ready To Hunt Down Battling Boks: My British and Irish Lions XV

Ireland Claim Rugby Grand Slam

Six Nations Team of the Tournament

Ireland's Grand Slam: What I Learnt

1948 Revisited: 61 Years on Ireland Claim a Historic Grand Slam Against Wales

Six Nations Predictions for the Weekend

Irish Eyes a Smiling, Scottish Eyes a Bleeding After Six Nations Loss.

The Irish Dream: Rugby Team Chasing the Grand Slam

Irish Grand Slam: History, Potential, and Preview

Match Report: England Vs Ireland Review

Brian O'Driscoll Drags Ireland to Victory Over England

Wobbly England Aim To Derail Resurgent Irish at Croke Park

Ireland Purge Their French Rugby Ghosts

Ronan O Gara Is Being Found Out Again

USA Eagles Play Hard In Loss to Ireland

Starting Lineups Named for USA Eagles/Ireland Clash

O'Sullivan Names USA Rugby Squad for Ireland Clash

Player Profile: Rob Kearney

Jamie Heaslip: Irish Superman

This week's Twitter updates

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