Defeat
# defeat - Friday 19 April, 2013
Somebody call the cops: Irish teens rough-housed by Finnish upstarts
There were a lot of ‘agricultural’ challenges in the 3-0 home loss.
# defeat - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
‘Some guys more worried about their Las Vegas trip at the end of the season’
Ice hockey goalie Jean-Sebastian Giguere tore into his teammates after another loss left them rock-bottom
# defeat - Monday 18 March, 2013
Troubles mount for Irish rugby as Jackson and Gilroy need jump-start
“You’ve got to be starting something”
# defeat - Sunday 17 March, 2013
‘Bit of a mixed bag’ – Captain Heaslip reflects on Irish capitulation
Ireland finished the Six Nations campaign with just one win from five matches.
# defeat - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Report: Injuries mount as Italy deliver knock-out blow to Ireland’s 6 Nations
Head coach Declan Kidney will be under huge pressure to vacate his role.
# defeat - Monday 25 February, 2013
Opinion: Allow Kidney his 6 Nations farewell but new coach is needed for summer tour
It would be pointless to have an outgoing coach take a young Irish squad to play America and Canada in June.
# defeat - Sunday 20 January, 2013
Vilanova left frustrated by Pique sending off
Barcelona lost for the first time this season in La Liga on Saturday night.
# defeat - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Benitez blames tiredness, not tinkering, for Chelsea loss
The Spaniard also revealed that the Demba Ba transfer has yet to be officially confirmed.
# defeat - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Leinster have been bullied in their last 3 games – Keith Wood
The former Ireland and Munster captain believes the European champions are lost without Brian O’Driscoll.
# defeat - Friday 14 December, 2012
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s European rugby
Our four provinces are facing into make-or-break weekend, here’s all you need to know.
# defeat - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Pro12: Scarlets lock cited for tackle that left Munster forward Ronan hospitalised
Reds forward Billy Holland said the pack would hold their hands up and take responsibility for the weekend loss.
VIDEO: Lonely boy plays cat at tabletennis… and loses
The ultimate humiliation.
# defeat - Sunday 11 November, 2012
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.
# defeat - Monday 5 November, 2012
Pro12: Leinster coach Joe Schmidt ‘massively frustrated’ after fourth straight loss to Ospreys
The New Zealander was unhappy with his side as they failed to score for 72 minutes after taking a 10-0 lead.
# defeat - Monday 22 October, 2012
Two games lost and no points gained is a recipe for elimination – Michael Bradley
The Edinburgh coach summed up his side’s 33-0 defeat to Munster as ‘embarrassed again, I’m afraid’.
# defeat - Saturday 13 October, 2012
‘Our aim is not Germany, our aim is Sweden and Austria’ declares Trapattoni
“Every player loses many, many games,” trumpeted the Irish manager.
# defeat - Saturday 6 October, 2012
Penney unhappy with non-try decision, curses lack of Munster pressure
The New Zealander wanted a TMO at the very least when Casey Laulala crashed over late in the game.
# defeat - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Signs of Rob Penney’s rugby philosophy taking shape at Munster
The Reds mixed a running game with a dogged defensive performance and were only missing the late O’Gara drop goal.
# defeat - Sunday 12 August, 2012
VIDEO: Italian football player goes on hunger strike after match-fixing claims
Emanuele Pesoli has chained himself to the headquarters of Italy’s soccer federation.
# defeat - Monday 25 June, 2012
# defeat - Thursday 14 June, 2012
Allez les Bleus: Declan Kidney starts 10 Leinster players for All Blacks test
The Irish coach has turned to the Heineken Cup winners to make up the core of his side ahead of Saturday’s match in Christchurch.
# defeat - Saturday 9 June, 2012
‘We’ve got to wear it’ – Irish players reflect on their humbling defeat
Jamie Heaslip took the defeat on the chin while All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was sparing with his praise.
# defeat - Saturday 26 May, 2012
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.
# defeat - Saturday 18 February, 2012
Ireland come up short in Kenya
A poor performance from Ireland’s batsmen ensured the first of two scheduled ODI World Cup qualifiers at Mombasa Sports Club went the way of the home side.













































