# Win

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# Heineken Cup

The drinks are on Elwood as Connacht stun Biarritz

Dan Parks and Fetu’u Vainikolo scored the points but the 23-man squad can all be proud of their effort.

14.0k

Dec 7th 2012, 11:11 PM

# clermont next

Rejigs and highlight reels for depleted Leinster backline

Joe Schmidt, though, reserved much of his praise for Kevin McLaughlin and Isaac Boss.

1.2k

Dec 2nd 2012, 12:31 PM

# clean bill

Schmidt dismisses injury worries over O'Brien and Sexton after Zebre win

The Leinster coach was delighted with the bonus point victory and the lack of post-match casulaties.

8.4k

Dec 1st 2012, 9:40 PM

# Job Done

Ecstatic Gilroy set for 6 Nations role after grabbing opportunity with both hands

Donnacha Ryan picked up the official man of the match award for an excellent outing at lock.

2.7k

Nov 24th 2012, 10:02 PM

# happy chappie

Declan Kidney hails 'great day' for Ireland after Argentina blow-out

The Irish coach was delighted with the effort of his pack and international newcomers Simon Zebo and Craig Gilroy.

8.3k

Nov 24th 2012, 5:02 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.

971

Nov 11th 2012, 1:04 PM

# 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.

3.8k

Nov 10th 2012, 7:52 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Leinster v Cardiff Blues, RaboDirect Pro12

Leinster thrashed the Welshmen 52-9 the last time the two sides met at the RDS. Could Joe Schmidt’s men repeat the dose?

10.8k

Oct 27th 2012, 6:03 PM

# Bonus

Conor Murray happy to play the hero again after day to forget in Paris

The Munster scrum-half scored his third try of the season to put his team on the right track to a bonus point win.

1.2k

Oct 22nd 2012, 8:50 AM

# Reaction

We're on the bottom of that pit but there's light at the end of the tunnel - Rob Penney

The Kiwi coach admitted after his team’s bonus point victory that Munster are far from the finished article.

2.0k

Oct 21st 2012, 5:29 PM

# out of 10

Heineken Cup: Munster player ratings v Edinburgh

While Conor Murray was named as the sponsor’s man of the match, Paul O’Connell put in a 60-minute masterclass.

2.2k

Oct 21st 2012, 3:58 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Munster v Edinburgh, Heineken Cup

Round 2 of the Heineken Cup pool games and Rob Penney’s men were in must-win territory against last season’s semi-finalists.

13.4k

Oct 21st 2012, 12:26 PM

# Old Foes

Heineken Cup: Elwood sweats over Henshaw as 'Quins test looms

The Connacht coach was delighted with his side’s start ahead of another fierce battle with Conor O’Shea’s troops.

619

Oct 17th 2012, 9:15 AM

# Heated

Liam Brady: We'll look ridiculous to the football world if we sack Trapattoni

The Italian’s former assistant in the Ireland footballing set-up launched a blistering defence of the embattled coach.

14.7k

Oct 16th 2012, 10:19 PM

# out of 10

Player Ratings: Leinster v Exeter Chiefs

The Premiership side put up a real fight in the first half before the Blues’ European pedigree shone through.

1.9k

Oct 13th 2012, 5:48 PM

# Goalfest

Irish Under-19s get off to flying Euro qualifiers start with win over Luxembourg

Aston Villa striker Mikey Drennan bagged a hat-trick in a comprehensive away win.

1.2k

Oct 11th 2012, 10:16 PM

# Pro12

Reaction: Munster show plenty of fight but can’t stop Leinster charging through the front door

Rob Penney will be furious at his side’s inability to stop the straight-up running of Strauss, Conway and McFadden.

10.8k

Oct 6th 2012, 9:36 PM

# Second best

Rugby Championship: Springboks name unchanged line-up in quest to deny McCaw's 100th win

South Africa are in a confident mood after disposing of Australia at the weekend.

730

Oct 3rd 2012, 3:44 PM

# Interview

Green pastures: Ian Humphreys on life with London Irish

Each week, TheScore.ie catches up with an Irish player or coach plying their rugby trade in the Aviva Premiership.

1.0k

Sep 28th 2012, 9:20 AM

# pro 12

Ulster looking serious title contenders but reasons for Munster optimism

Rob Penney’s men had plenty of time to reflect on the missed drop goal chances on the long bus ride home.

1.3k

Sep 15th 2012, 1:10 PM

# table topper

Mark Quigley: I came to Sligo because I wanted to finish top of the table

The attacker is enjoying a prosperous run of form and hopes a thigh injury will not hinder Rovers’ title run-in.

1.1k

Sep 11th 2012, 3:44 PM

# bolstered

Big guns return for Munster ahead of Ulster clash in Ravenhill

Rob Penney welcomes back Ronan O’Gara, Keith Earls and Conor Murray ahead of his side’s RaboDirect Pro12 encounter on Friday.

973

Sep 11th 2012, 10:57 AM

# absolut fringe

WIN: Tickets to an ABSOLUT Fringe show tomorrow

Win a pair of tickets to a hot Fringe show – and then tell us what you think of it for our readers’ review series.

2.5k

Sep 10th 2012, 6:00 PM

# Hoop-la

Celtic's Champions League dreams burn bright after Swede victory

Goals from Kris Commons and Georgios Samaras put The Bhoys in a great position to advance to the group stages.

615

Aug 22nd 2012, 9:17 AM

# Court

Man jailed for cheating grandmother out of £1 million lottery win

Farrakh Nizzar will spend 30 months in prison after attempting to falsely claim a £1 million UK National Lottery Euromillions win.

8.0k

Aug 20th 2012, 3:16 PM

# Barca

VIDEO: Spanish football is back and Leo Messi is scoring goals for fun

The Tito Vilanova era is off to a fine start after a 5-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp.

2.0k

Aug 19th 2012, 10:02 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Chelsea v Manchester City, Community Shield

The league winners did battle with the FA Cup holders at Villa Park in the traditional season opener.

8.0k

Aug 12th 2012, 1:16 PM

# Upset

Reaction: Galway look to stay grounded after soaring to shock Kilkenny

No over-the-top celebrations in the winning dressing room despite the fact that the Cats were toppled in Leinster for the first time in eight years.

1.3k

Jul 9th 2012, 7:01 AM

# reactions

Trapattoni left 'very, very satisfied' by Irish performance in 1-0 win.

“We wanted to get on a bit of a role before we go to Poznan,” added Irish matchwinner Shane Long.

559

May 26th 2012, 6:22 PM

# Satisfaction

Report: McGeady provides the spark as Ireland ensure fond farewell before Euro 2012

The winger made a huge impact on the friendly encounter and Richard Dunne was once again immense at the back.

2.7k

May 26th 2012, 5:21 PM

# Win

WIN: Tickets to Imelda May in Mayo on New Year's Eve

The rockabilly princess plays the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on 31 December – and you could be there too.

2.6k

Dec 22nd 2011, 3:34 PM

# Brrrr

Met Éireann warns stormy conditions set to hit tonight

Motorists have been advised to drive with extra care as gale force winds and stormy conditions are due to hit most of the country this evening.

6.8k

Dec 12th 2011, 5:43 PM

# Competition

WIN: Tickets to special preview of The Ides of March

Political thriller directed by and starring George Clooney only opens in Irish cinemas late next week – but you can attend a preview screening courtesy of TheJournal.ie…

389

Oct 20th 2011, 7:24 PM

# Competitions

WIN: Tickets to see Moscow Ballet perform The Nutcracker

Classic show brought to Ireland for four days this week only by one of the world’s greatest dance companies. Will you be there?

799

Oct 10th 2011, 7:18 PM

# Competitions

WIN: Tickets to the National Concert Hall

Enter our competition to win a pair of passes to American band Pink Martini – their music features on The West Wing, The Sopranos, Mr and Mrs Smith and more…

542

Sep 28th 2011, 5:18 PM

# fringe

WIN: Tickets to ABSOLUT Fringe shows… tonight

Win a pair of tickets to a hot Fringe show – and then tell us what you think of it for our readers’ review series.

153

Sep 10th 2011, 10:00 AM

# Work Can Wait

9 luxurious getaways for the bank holiday weekend. We can dream.

There’s an August bank holiday coming up and TheJournal.ie has been daydreaming about the best places in the world to spend it… if we scooped the Lotto that is…

890

Jul 14th 2011, 7:56 AM

# CWC2011

Deutrom: An unforgettable victory - but we're not quite ready for test matches yet

Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom talks to TheScore about a memorable night for Irish sport and the future prospects for Ireland’s cricket team.

767

Mar 3rd 2011, 3:55 PM