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# Wooden Spoon

Last year
2022
Davy Fitz: Tipperary people will be so disappointed with how they performed in Munster
He believes Colm Bonnar deserves more time as they transition to a new team.
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May 23rd 2022, 10:30 AM
Italy boss says he would welcome promotion-relegation for Six Nations
Kieran Crowley hopes the Italians can quell the relegation chat in the coming years.
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Jan 26th 2022, 12:58 PM
All time
Gavin Duffy has just set an unfortunate record in finishing bottom of the pack
Duffy says he has “no regrets” about his campaign.
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Oct 27th 2018, 8:38 PM
'That's why Joe picks me': Satisfying series of cameos for all-action Fergus McFadden
The Leinster man made his presence felt in four positions today.
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Mar 12th 2016, 6:41 PM
How we rated Ireland in today's sun-kissed Italian cruise
Who stood out for you?
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Mar 12th 2016, 3:46 PM
Flickers of sunshine rugby as Ireland end winless run with nine-try demolition of Italy
Jamie Heaslip scored two tries as Ireland claimed their first win in five months.
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Mar 12th 2016, 3:27 PM
Trimble and Ireland aim to show more than glimpses of abilities
With pressure from all sides to perform against Italy, Ireland want to show they can tilt fine margins in their favour.
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Mar 7th 2016, 3:40 PM
POLL: How will Ireland do in the 2016 Six Nations?
Winners, wooden spoon or somewhere in between?
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Feb 1st 2016, 7:30 AM
There is one great stat that highlights just how bleak last weekend was for Irish rugby
You have to go back a really, really long time to find a Pro12 weekend where all the Irish teams lost.
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Mar 9th 2015, 3:07 PM
10 little things that will always put the fear of God in any Irish person
Prepare to get uncomfortable.
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Feb 23rd 2015, 9:30 PM
How Truly Irish Are You?
Take this quiz to find out.
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Jul 29th 2014, 11:00 PM
England take Six Nations lead after hammering Italy in Rome
However, Leonardo Sarto’s late try ensured England would not surpass the 50-point margin they chased.
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Mar 15th 2014, 3:02 PM
Weir floors Italy in thrilling wooden spoon decider
The 22-year-old Scot held his nerve to settle a topsy-turvy clash.
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Feb 22nd 2014, 3:43 PM
9 empty threats our parents used to love
Just you WAIT until your Dad hears about this.
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Jun 16th 2013, 8:15 PM
"Tea? No thanks": Things Irish people don't say
“Wooden spoon? Doesn’t bother me”.
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May 21st 2013, 4:28 PM
9 things only an Irish mammy can teach you
Are you sure that’s dry?
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May 7th 2013, 6:00 PM
Late Tim Visser try means Ireland avoid wooden spoon
Scores from Maxime Medard and Wesley Fofana had us worried but Tim Visser saved Irish bacon.
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Mar 16th 2013, 9:54 PM
'The whole squad is 100% behind the management' - Jamie Heaslip
The Ireland captain has highlighted Alessandro Zanni as the Italian danger man.
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Mar 14th 2013, 7:30 PM
Sean O'Brien on wooden spoons, concussions and short man syndrome
“Obviously, with our genetics, we’re not a big race.” Has O’Brien looked in a mirror lately?
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Mar 13th 2013, 7:00 AM
Missed opportunity as Ireland have to settle for draw with French
Declan Kidney’s side were much-improved on their last outing but failed to score in the second half.
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Mar 9th 2013, 7:47 PM
The Tank needs to be at his unstoppable best to top Picamoles
Sean O’Brien and the French No. 8 face off in a crucial back-row duel.
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Mar 9th 2013, 9:30 AM
French media declare Brian O'Driscoll is 'dreaming of a winning farewell'
Midi Olympique believe a loss in Dublin may condemn France to the wooden spoon.
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Mar 8th 2013, 3:55 PM
Stay the course: Best calling for 'on the money' performance against French
The Ulster hooker says Ireland just need to be more efficient in their final two games this spring.
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Mar 2nd 2013, 9:30 AM
Reaction: Coach, captain lament 'missed opportunity' as Scotland make Ireland suffer
After another tepid second half display from Ireland, there is only pride to be salvaged.
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Feb 24th 2013, 5:30 PM
11 ways to tell if you're Irish... according to you
From funerals, to wooden spoons, to flat 7UP. You know you’re Irish when…
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Sep 7th 2012, 12:00 PM
Six Nations wrap: Wales taste Grand Slam glory
Warren Gatland’s men made it a clean sweep for the third time in eight seasons, as Andy Robinson’s Scotland took home the wooden spoon.
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Mar 17th 2012, 6:18 PM