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# Grand Slam

Snapshot: Rugby heroines return home with trophy

Mammies, babies and even an IRFU president were photo-bombing at the airport today.

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Mar 18th 2013, 5:26 PM

# Grand Slam

President Higgins congratulates Ireland's women's rugby side

Ireland claimed the Six Nations Grand Slam with a 6-3 victory over Italy earlier on Sunday.

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Mar 17th 2013, 5:28 PM

# Six Nations

Ireland win the Grand Slam: Here's how Twitter reacted

Will you be at Dublin Airport to welcome the ladies home?

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Mar 17th 2013, 4:43 PM

# High hopes

'If they win the Grand Slam, I hope people make a big deal out of it' - Rob Kearney

The Ireland fullback has praised the efforts of the women’s team ahead of their Grand Slam decider.

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Mar 17th 2013, 7:15 AM

# 6 Nations

Declan Kidney: I'll have to think about new contract

“I’d have to sit down and think about whether I want a new contract,” the Corkman said after the loss in Rome.

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Mar 16th 2013, 7:27 PM

# 6 Nations

Open thread: what's your verdict on Ireland's 6 Nations campaign?

Is it the end of the road for Declan Kidney? Did they do as well as expected considering injuries? Have your say.

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Mar 16th 2013, 4:40 PM

# Centre of attention

VIDEO: 'The Greatest' -- RTÉ tribute to Brian O'Driscoll feels a lot like a goodbye

Let’s watch your best bits, Brian.

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Mar 16th 2013, 12:55 PM

# 6 Nations

Cian Healy unsure of Brian O'Driscoll plans after today's 6 Nations finale

‘He could go on for a few years so it is however his body feels at the end of it.’

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Mar 16th 2013, 10:25 AM

# Flying High

In Pictures: Ireland's Women's rugby team set off for Rome

Their Grand Slam decider takes place in Italy on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Mar 15th 2013, 7:12 PM

# 6 Nations

Italy boss Brunel wary of 'fighting' Irish ahead of St Patrick's weekend tie

“It will probably be O’Driscoll’s final match, so that will add an extra dimension to their game. But overall, Ireland is a team full of good, talented players.”

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Mar 14th 2013, 5:13 PM

# 6 Nations

Jonny Sexton out of trip to Rome, Paddy Jackson to start

The Leinster out half went over on his foot during training this morning.

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Mar 14th 2013, 2:13 PM

# Mná na hÉireann

RTE to broadcast live women's rugby game for first time as Ireland eye Grand Slam

The unbeaten Irish women face Italy in Rome on Sunday.

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Mar 13th 2013, 4:30 PM

# 6 Nations

6 Nations: Ireland to delay Italy team announcement, as potential BOD farewell in the balance

O’Driscoll suffered concussion, a lacerated ear and a dead leg in the 13-13 draw with France over the weekend.

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Mar 11th 2013, 7:01 PM

# success

In pics: Ireland Women secure historic win over France

Michael D was among those in attendance at Ashbourne tonight.

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Mar 8th 2013, 10:30 PM

# 6 Nations

Ireland v France: We'll take 3-0 as well, says under-pressure Declan Kidney

Kidney and his France counterpart Philippe Saint-Andre are desperate for a win in Dublin.

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Mar 8th 2013, 3:42 PM

# 6 Nations

In pictures: Paddy Jackson gets in some late kicking practice on Captain's Run at Aviva Stadium

Ireland take on France at Lansdowne tomorrow.

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Mar 8th 2013, 3:04 PM

# ROG

Opinion: It's not the ending he deserved but axing Ronan O'Gara is the right call from Kidney

The Munster great should have went after the World Cup in 2011, say Whiff of Cordite.

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Mar 4th 2013, 11:46 AM

# Legend

End of an era? Here's Ronan O'Gara's Ireland career in 30 pictures

The country’s most capped player may have donned the green jersey for the last time after being dropped for the Six Nations meeting with France.

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Mar 4th 2013, 7:30 AM

# 6 Nations

Here's Your Cian Healy Is The Next Tom Brady Picture Of The Day

‘How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?’

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Feb 28th 2013, 6:19 PM

# 6 Nations

France lock Pascal Pape to miss Dublin trip, rest of 6 Nations

Pape picked up the injury while he was captain of the side that lost 23-18 to Italy in Rome on 3 February.

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Feb 28th 2013, 3:33 PM

# properchurch

7 people who think Cian Healy is a lucky boy this evening

The Ireland forward is free to face Les Bleus in Dublin next time out.

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Feb 27th 2013, 6:11 PM

# 6 Nations

Good news for Ireland as Cian Healy’s 6 Nations ban appeal upheld

The Leinster man is now free to face France in Dublin.

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Feb 27th 2013, 5:30 PM

# 6 Nations

Injury update: Scans for Gilroy and O'Callaghan as Sexton expected to be up and running this week

Next up, France in Dublin.

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Feb 25th 2013, 6:53 PM

# Ouch!

'There was too much damage... so I carried on', said Tuilagi after almost losing ear

ESPN report that the centre’s left ear was “partly ripped from the side of his head”.

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Feb 25th 2013, 4:44 PM

# Post-mortem

Opinion: ‘Giving Jamie Heaslip the captaincy of Brian O’Driscoll’s team could never work’

Kidney has made a cardinal mistake according to Emmet O’Rafferty.

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Feb 25th 2013, 11:20 AM

# protect this house

History in the making: Coghlan calls upon 'Fortress Ashbourne' in 6 Nations quest

The Irish women have already sealed a Triple Crown and lead the table with two games remaining.

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Feb 25th 2013, 10:33 AM

# Borrowed time

Opinion: Allow Kidney his 6 Nations farewell but new coach is needed for summer tour

It would be pointless to have an outgoing coach take a young Irish squad to play America and Canada in June.

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Feb 25th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Flying form

Snapshot: So, Donncha O'Callaghan seems excited about heading to Edinburgh this evening

‘Bagsy the window seat!’

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Feb 22nd 2013, 6:01 PM

# 6 Nations

Latest from Irish camp: Cian Healy dunks his biscuit while wearing a lagging jacket

Somewhere, a boiler is poorly insulated.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 2:11 PM

# The Boss

Cheese chips and Brucie? 7 things we learned about Brian O'Driscoll from #askbrian

It’s all cry babies and dirty nappies at the moment. But enough about the post-England team meeting.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 11:57 AM

# 6 Nations

6 Nations: Parisse to miss rest of Six Nations because of ref taunt

Italy will be without their skipper when Ireland hit Rome in a few weeks.

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Feb 20th 2013, 6:05 PM

# scoire

6 Nations: Scots summon Cross for Sunday service with Ireland

Geoff Cross has been called up into the Scotland side for Sunday’s Six Nations international against Ireland at Murrayfield.

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Feb 20th 2013, 1:17 PM

# 6 Nations

POLL: Declan Kidney is set to pick Paddy Jackson ahead of Ronan O’Gara… is it the right call?

The unproven Ulster star is to start against Scotland.

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Feb 20th 2013, 6:40 AM

# Iresco

In pictures: Ireland's 6 Nations hopefuls back in business ahead of Scotland showdown

Declan Kidney’s men face a trip to Edinburgh this weekend.

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Feb 19th 2013, 2:25 PM

# Banned

6 Nations chiefs confirm Cian Healy is suspended for Leinster’s game this weekend

The prop was hit with a three-week ban this week for a stamp on England’s Dan Cole in the Lansdowne Rd defeat last weekend.

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Feb 15th 2013, 3:30 PM

# Injury List

Sexton 'doubtful' for Scotland match as Ireland count cost of capitulation to England

Declan Kidney has plenty of injury concerns after the ‘attritional’ clash with England.

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Feb 11th 2013, 5:46 PM

# 6 Nations

Lions team of the week, according to the official Wallabies website

Not so many Irish names this week, Ted.

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Feb 11th 2013, 1:23 PM

# lowlights

VIDEO: Relive today's game as England smash, grab and kick to victory

Watch in amazement as Jamie Heaslip concedes two kickable penalties in 78 (highlight reel) seconds.

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Feb 10th 2013, 7:16 PM

# 6 Nations

Open thread: how do you think Ireland will get on against England today?

The Auld Enemy visit Lansdowne Road this afternoon.

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Feb 10th 2013, 7:52 AM

# 6 Nations

Opinion: Discipline key if Ireland are to derail England's chariot at Lansdowne Road

Two cards like last Saturday and it won’t be a fun day out in D4.

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Feb 7th 2013, 7:00 AM