Six Nations 2012: Ireland rue late errors in 23-21 defeat by Wales
Declan Kidney blamed late errors for Ireland’s demoralising 23-21 defeat by Wales in their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. Leigh Halfpenny,…
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Six Nations 2011: O’Driscoll issues Ireland rallying cry
Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has issued a rallying cry ahead of England’s Six Nations visit to the Aviva Stadium. Martin Johnson’s men are a win…
Harlequins’ Chris Robshaw named Player of the Month
Chris Robshaw has been named January’s Aviva Premiership Player of the Month after he marshalled Harlequins to eight consecutive wins in all competitions
Ireland’s Brian O’Driscoll on verge of try-scoring record
Ireland’s Brian O’Driscoll is within touching distance of breaking the Championship try-scoring record that has stood since 1933
Six Nations rugby: The Super Bowl’s antithesis
The spectacle, atmosphere and camaraderie of Six Nations rugby may have more in common with the Super Bowl than it seems
Phil Vickery forced to hang up his boots after neck injury
World cup winner Phil Vickery has been forced to call time on his career after suffering another neck injury
Manchester United to open Ireland’s new Aviva Stadium
Manchester United will take on an Airtricity League XI in the first-ever match at the recently-completed Aviva Stadium in Dublin
A resilient Ireland enjoy Six Nations glory
On Saturday, Ireland finally answered their critics and put to bed any doubts over their ability to cope under pressure by closing out the Six Nations tournament with a tight title-clinching victory over Wales.
Rugby: A look ahead to the Six Nations
With the Six Nations championship set to get under way on Saturday, Kieran Beckles looks ahead at what promises to be a great few weeks of rugby.