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# Guinness Series

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# argie bargy
Here's how we rated Ireland's players as they dominated Argentina at the Aviva
Jacob Stockdale dotted down twice while Rob Kearney also stood out for the hosts.
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# column
It's time for sport to call time on alcohol sponsorship
Tommy Martin argues that alcohol sponsorship has no place in sports.
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Nov 10th 2017, 9:17 AM
# Opinion
Schmidt needs a good second season bounce in the cold November rain
Here’s Whiff of Cordite’s take on the lay of the land as a depleted Ireland face up to Tests against South Africa and Australia.
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Nov 4th 2014, 7:50 AM
# Fixture List
Springboks, Wallabies confirmed as Ireland's next November opposition
And probably Georgia in between.
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Dec 6th 2013, 10:56 AM
# Tasty
'Samoa the appetiser, there's a double main course to come' -- Schmidt
The new Ireland coach is already moving on to Australia and New Zealand.
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Nov 9th 2013, 8:50 PM
# big p
'Tried and trusted' Schmidt looking after the little details first -- O'Connell
The lock and his Ireland team-mates have been given homework to do before the November internationals.
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Sep 24th 2013, 6:00 AM
# Forward Thinking
Form of New Zealand and McCaw has Schmidt nervous already
The new Ireland coach will face Samoa in his first match in charge, followed by Australia and New Zealand.
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Aug 21st 2013, 4:19 PM
# your call
Open thread: What Ireland side should start the 6 Nations?
Declan Kidney will have big decisions to make next February.
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Nov 26th 2012, 8:15 AM
# out of 10
#IreARG: How Ireland's match-winners rated today
A host of Irish players put in fantastic shifts at Lansdowne Road as Declan Kidney’s side won 46-24.
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Nov 24th 2012, 6:01 PM
# IreArg
November tests: Sexton backs 'terrifying' winger Gilroy to jolt Argentina
The out-half has declared himself fully fit and ready to visit another Aviva defeat on the Pumas.
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Nov 24th 2012, 8:45 AM
# November Tests
Argentina make 4 changes to starting XV ahead of Ireland clash
Pumas’ flanker Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will captain the side at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.
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Nov 23rd 2012, 2:34 PM
# IreArg
November tests: McCarthy plans to replicate Bok-bashing form
‘Annoying, frustrating counter-ruckers’. Are you sure you’ve never played Argentina before Mike?
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Nov 22nd 2012, 5:23 PM
# IreArg
November tests: The only way is up for Foley
The Ireland forwards coach has personal experience of grinding out victories over Argentina.
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Nov 21st 2012, 6:15 PM
# November Tests
Mike Ross eager to atone for scrum slip-up against Springboks
The Leinster prop proved he was human against South Africa. He will be hoping to lift expectations when he faces Argentina.
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Nov 21st 2012, 9:41 AM
# Grudge match
'I'm sure we're going to hop off each other at the weekend' - Keith Earls
Replacing the world-class Brian O’Driscoll may prove impossible but a starring role against Argentina won’t go astray.
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Nov 20th 2012, 6:45 PM
# IreArg
November tests: Sexton misses training but back row set to stay intact
The Irish out-half may not train until Thursday morning.
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Nov 20th 2012, 4:31 PM
# bright sparks
It's a new time for Irish rugby declares Kidney as Argentina test looms
‘It certainly makes going to work easier on Monday when you’ve got a win,’ remarked the Irish coach.
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Nov 19th 2012, 8:15 AM
# try outs
Fergus McFadden hopes two-try performance will earn starting role against Pumas
The Leinster player will be pushing hard for the left wing spot when Argentina come to town.
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Nov 18th 2012, 3:55 PM
# captain marvels
'They did the jersey proud' - Heaslip praises emerging Irish stars
The captain expressed his satisfaction at shutting down the Fijians in the 53-0 win.
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Nov 18th 2012, 2:02 PM
# Inspirational
November tests: Lobbe eyes Irish scalp as Pumas seek to end year on a high
The Argentina captain reveals that coaching tips doled out by Graham Henry have motivated his teammates.
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Nov 18th 2012, 11:30 AM
# IreFij
Kidney happy with selection headache after stunning displays by McFadden and Gilroy
The Ulster winger ran in three tries while his wing colleague chipped in with a double.
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Nov 17th 2012, 8:25 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Fiji, November internationals
Ireland scored early and often against their Pacific Island visitors at Thomond Park.
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Nov 17th 2012, 5:08 PM
# right on
Waiting on the wings: McFadden happy to take his Irish chances where they come
The Kildare native wants a spot in the Irish centre but will settle for a starring role out right against Fiji.
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Nov 17th 2012, 10:10 AM
# thomond teachings
Open Thread: What do you expect to learn from Ireland against Fiji tonight?
Will it be more interesting than entertaining?
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Nov 17th 2012, 9:25 AM
# cave dwelling
November tests: Cave wants to be centre of attention against Fiji
The Ulsterman’s sights are also on the number 13 jersey for the crucial tie against Argentina next weekend.
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Nov 14th 2012, 5:29 PM
# November Tests
'I don't see myself as a South African rugby player at all' - Richardt Strauss
Ireland’s new hooker had a baptism of fire against his native country on Saturday and is warming to the task.
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Nov 13th 2012, 3:25 PM
# November Tests
O'Connell, Ferris both ruled out of Argentina test
Meanwhile, Eoin Reddan is a doubt for Saturday’s Irish Wolfhounds clash against Fiji at Thomond Park.
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Nov 12th 2012, 2:06 PM
# Comeback
Guinness Series: De Villiers highlights 14-man defensive effort as key to beating Ireland
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer revealed that a harsh exchange of words in the dressing room at half-time sparked a fightback.
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Nov 11th 2012, 1:04 PM
# my bad
Heaslip holds hands up over yellow card that cost Ireland dearly
The newly-appointed captain admitted that he would have served his team better by staying on the field at a crucial stage.
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Nov 11th 2012, 9:55 AM
# out of 10
#IreSAF: How Ireland's new-look team rated this evening
The Irish bossed the first half but woke a slumbering giant and can have few complaints with the result.
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Nov 10th 2012, 7:52 PM
# losing streak
Match report: Ireland v South Africa
Declan Kidney’s men contrived to lose their fifth match in succession as the Springboks fought back from nine points down to win.
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Nov 10th 2012, 7:26 PM
# IRESAF
Guinness Series: Murray knows the drill - if in doubt, kick it out
The Munster scrum-half teams up with Jonny Sexton and swears he has learned a tough lesson from a shocker in Paris.
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Nov 10th 2012, 2:48 PM
# Injury Update
Late change: 'The Beast' ruled out of Ireland v South Africa
The loose-head prop had been admitted to hospital as a precaution after he suffered mild heart palpitations this morning.
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Nov 10th 2012, 1:57 PM
# Guinness Series
Open Thread: How will Ireland fare against South Africa?
The Springboks come to Dublin this evening, with both sides missing a number of key players. We want to know how you think the match will go for Declan Kidney’s men?
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Nov 10th 2012, 11:37 AM
# Guinness Series
They’re big, strong and they want to run over you – captain Heaslip on the Springbok science
He’s more concerned about post-match speeches than decoding the South Africans’ gameplan.
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Nov 10th 2012, 10:10 AM
# Raffle
Caption time: what's new Ireland skipper Jamie Heaslip saying here then?
It’s Friday, it’s almost quittin’ time… it’s time for a good, old-fashioned caption competition.
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Nov 9th 2012, 4:15 PM
# zzzebo
'You have to go to bed tonight and know you're going to wake up and put everything on the line' - Les Kiss
Ireland’s backs coach was relaxed enough to joke about the Andrew Trimble, David Skrela mix-up before tomorrow’s trench warfare.
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Nov 9th 2012, 3:22 PM
# throwback
Preview: New faces in both camps, but Ireland meeting old school Springboks
There’s no danger of paralysis by analysis in this one, Declan Kidney’s men face a side in transition and with half an eye on the World Cup.
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Nov 9th 2012, 12:00 PM
# cordial
VIDEO: 3 venues, 3 recent South African visits
It’s never easy, but we tend to have our fair share of joy at home to South Africa.
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Nov 9th 2012, 10:26 AM
# Guinness Series
Up against it: 5 key battles Ireland must win to overcome South Africa
It’s not going to be easy at Lansdowne Road, but here’s where Ireland must thrive to arrest their losing run.
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Nov 9th 2012, 8:13 AM
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