# Lansdowne Road

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# 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

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Samoa, November Tests

Joe Schmidt’s took the reins of Irish rugby for the first time as scalp-hunting Samoa come to town.

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Nov 9th 2013, 4:36 PM

# New Era

Here's how the last 8 Irish rugby coaches fared first time out

Declan Kidney and Eddie O’Sullivan had winning starts but Warren Gatland and Brian Ashton had afternoon’s to forget.

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Nov 9th 2013, 9:00 AM

# column

David Wallace: Schmidt deals strong hand but Madigan should have started at 10

The former Munster and Ireland flanker feels Jimmy Gopperth’s form for Leinster has cost the young out-half.

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Nov 8th 2013, 2:55 PM

# Debate

Schmidt may be courting disaster by picking an under-strength Irish XV

We debate the merits of selecting an Irish teams with and without their heavy-hitters.

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Nov 7th 2013, 8:00 AM

# Manu Samoa

Samoa pay tribute to 'true legend' as former captain dies

Peter ‘Fats’ Fatialofa lead his country to a famous World Cup win over Wales in 1991.

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Nov 6th 2013, 2:40 PM

# kahn is able

Formidable Top 14 and Premiership spine in dangerous Samoan squad

The tourist’s 30-man squad relies on players operating chiefly in England and France.

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Nov 6th 2013, 1:39 PM

# about schmidt

Simon Hick column: Changes at top make for exciting times at Lansdowne

Saturday is day zero for new regimes in Irish rugby and soccer, writes Simon Hick.

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Nov 6th 2013, 11:46 AM

# Aiming high

McFadden reflects on Ireland’s crash landing under Kidney

The Leinster man is set to start on the wing against Samoa this weekend.

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Nov 6th 2013, 8:00 AM

# destructive force

Destructive Chris Henry happy to be Joe Schmidt's problem solver

The Ulster back-row believes beating Samoa at the breakdown will be half the battle on Saturday.

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Nov 5th 2013, 6:21 PM

# Fighting Fit

O'Driscoll and O'Connell set for first Irish appearance together in two years

Forwards coach John Plumtree had positive news on the fitness front ahead of Saturday’s Test at Lansdowne Road.

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Nov 5th 2013, 1:29 PM

# November Tests

'We're up against a tougher team than you guys think' warns Reddan

The scrumhalf suffered a broken leg in his last international outing but hopes to feature against Samoa.

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Nov 4th 2013, 6:03 PM

# Tried and trusted

Sexton in line for Samoan start as Schmidt eyes 'three cup final' wins

Ireland are expected to hold some heavy-hitters in reserve for the upcoming visits of Australia and New Zealand.

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Nov 4th 2013, 2:19 PM

# Carton House

In pics: Man-bags, buggies and BOD out in force at Ireland training

Samoa better watch out.

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Oct 31st 2013, 2:44 PM

# meet the greens

Selfies and screaming fans - Ireland's open training session at Lansdowne Road

Hundreds of young rugby supporters had a mid-term treat to remember this afternoon.

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Oct 29th 2013, 2:48 PM

# Read it and weep

New Zealand name McCaw, Carter and Savea in squad to face Ireland

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has named four new caps in his squad to tour Japan and Europe in November.

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Oct 20th 2013, 12:06 PM

# roadblock to rio

Win or 'finito' in Vienna: Simple equation leaves Ireland players stuck for words

There wasn’t much that could be said after last night’s crushing loss.

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Sep 7th 2013, 8:53 AM

# 1 dimensional

‘We played into their hands’: O’Shea and Keane bemoan lack of Irish creativity

The experienced pair also refused to be drawn on the subject of Trapattoni’s future as Ireland manager.

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Sep 6th 2013, 11:47 PM

# young hacks

Republic of Ireland stars grilled on WAGs, baldness and ‘looker’ Manuela

“They took our job!”

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Jun 4th 2013, 7:25 AM

# COYBIG

Richard Keogh scores on his first start for Ireland

Ireland lead Georgia 2-0 early in the second half at the Aviva Stadium.

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Jun 2nd 2013, 6:44 PM

# looking ahead

Open thread: What are you expecting from tonight’s England-Ireland game?

England are clear favourites for the match, but Robbie Keane has insisted an Irish victory is possible.

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May 29th 2013, 7:00 AM

# ENGIRE

Robbie: England rematch should have happened 'years and years ago'

Ireland skipper Robbie Keane hopes tomorrow’s friendly can breathe new life into the footballing rivalry between the neighbours.

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May 28th 2013, 6:47 PM

# jonny be good

"This is my world now" - Wilkinson revels in Heineken Cup success

The Toulon captain kept his team in touch on the scoreboard and kicked the winning conversion.

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May 18th 2013, 7:36 PM

# Stan the man

It’s exactly 20 years since Stan’s corner-kick goal against Northern Ireland

Three goals in the opening 28 minutes had Lansdowne Road roaring.

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Mar 31st 2013, 7:30 AM

# IreAus

Ireland v Austria: Here's how the players rated

The Boys in Green faced Austria in a World Cup qualifier this evening.

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Mar 26th 2013, 9:48 PM

# Snooker Loopy

Ireland near top of world's list for stadium capacity

Only one country has more seats in its stadiums, proportionate to its population, than Ireland. Can you guess who?

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Mar 24th 2013, 11:38 AM

# 6 Nations

Ian McGeechan tells Warren Gatland to pick Lions on form not record

That’s not good news for some of Ireland’s hopefuls is it?

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Mar 21st 2013, 10:23 AM

# BOD

Brian O'Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian

The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.

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Mar 20th 2013, 2:48 PM

# 6 Nations

Opinion: A new set of voices is needed to reboot Irish rugby

‘What value is corporate knowledge when you keep losing?’ ask Whiff of Cordite who think a new broom is required within the game here.

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Mar 19th 2013, 8:50 PM

# 6 Nations

Brian O'Driscoll citing hearing set for tomorrow in London

The Leinster legend was sin-binned in Rome for a stamp on Simone Favaro.

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Mar 19th 2013, 5:58 PM

# 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

# 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

# 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

# 6 Nations

Man of the match Murray backs decision to replace him on the hour

The Munster number nine says Ireland just lacked an ability to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

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Mar 10th 2013, 12:09 PM

# deccie and trap

Own up, who had money on Trap to outlast Kidney?

The Cork native will be hoping for a resounding win over France to allow him some breathing room.

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Mar 9th 2013, 2:40 PM

# 6 Nations

Open Thread: How do you think Ireland will get on against France this afternoon?

We didn’t think it would be this way.

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Mar 9th 2013, 11:00 AM