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# Guinness Series

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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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Nov 25th 2017, 7:43 PM
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
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
Springboks, Wallabies confirmed as Ireland's next November opposition
And probably Georgia in between.
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Dec 6th 2013, 10:56 AM
'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
'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
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
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
#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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
#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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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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