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# england - Monday 4 February, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Dem Bones Dem Bones

Skeleton found under car park is King Richard III, say archaeologists

The announcement by researchers at the University of Leicester was met with loud cheers at a press conference this morning.

# england - Sunday 3 February, 2013

5 things we learned from the first weekend of 6 Nations action

With France’s loss to Italy, the clash between Ireland and England may prove to be a championship decider.

Gazza’s ‘life in danger’ reveals agent after shocking pictures are published

Gascoigne sparked fears for his health after a rambling speech at a midweek charity event.

‘Zonked’ — Heaslip hails team effort after leaving it all on the field in Cardiff

“To come away with a win from the Millennium Stadium, I’m absolutely chuffed to bits.”

# england - Saturday 2 February, 2013

England too strong for Scots ahead of trip to Dublin

England visit the Aviva Stadium in eight days’ time.

Match report: Ireland up and running after epic clash in Cardiff

The game appeared dead and buried at half-time but Wales fought back with tries from Alex Cuthbert, Leigh Halfpenny and Craig Mitchell.

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Rugby clichés we’d love to kick to touch

Ahead of the start of the Six Nations, we’ve put together a list of excuses and statements you hear at almost every game.

From TheJournal.ie Controversy

Pork DNA found in Halal prison food

This is the second meat labelling controversy to hit the UK in recent weeks.

# england - Friday 1 February, 2013

In pictures: Jamie Heaslip leads Ireland squad in Cardiff captain’s run

Declan Kidney’s squad were put through their paces at the Millennium Stadium.

8 pack: All you need to know about England in the 6 Nations

Except which end of Twickers has the best selection of pies.

Injuries will force Wales to evolve, says Roberts

The centre doesn’t necessarily believe the second row crisis makes the champions weaker.

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POLL: Who do you think will win the 6 Nations?

Ireland kick off their title bid in Cardiff tomorrow. Can Deccie pull it off?

# england - Wednesday 30 January, 2013

8 pack: Everything you need to know about Scotland

When will we see their likes again?

# england - Tuesday 29 January, 2013

Know your enemy: TheScore.ie’s 6 Nations fan focus, part 1

We asked the people who know Wales and Scotland best to spill the beans before the tournament kicked off.

# england - Monday 28 January, 2013

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In pictures: Ireland’s 6 Nations hopefuls gear up for Wales trip

Declan Kidney’s squad were put through their paces at Carton House today.

England hit by injuries ahead of 6 Nations opener

Alex Corbisiero and Manu Tuilagi have both been ruled out of their side’s upcoming clash with Scotland.

# england - Saturday 26 January, 2013

‘Find another route’: Roberts plotting latest battle with ‘greatest’ O’Driscoll

The centre says playing with the former Ireland captain was the biggest learning curve of his career.

# england - Friday 25 January, 2013

Kidney looking forward to ‘spicy’ Ireland-England encounter

The coach denied that Ian Madigan was being made to suffer as a result of his versatility.

# england - Wednesday 23 January, 2013

The Worst Boyband Ever Picture Of The Day

Declan Kidney lined out with his fellow head coaches at the official 6 Nations launch in London this morning.

‘I still outrank you, son’: Heaslip born for leadership role

The new Ireland captain has been groomed for a job like this for longer than he could hold an oval ball.

Heaslip: O’Driscoll 100% behind my captaincy

The new Ireland captain says he is ‘humbled’ by the chance to lead his country.

# england - Tuesday 22 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie Was That You?

‘Rotten egg’ smell from France hits the UK

Authorities blamed a gas leak which was very smelly, but entirely harmless.

Fitzgerald and Henshaw named in Ireland Wolfhounds squad

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has given youth its chance ahead of the Friday night clash in Galway.

# england - Saturday 5 January, 2013

From TheJournal.ie We Knew That

Hot chocolate tastes better in an orange cup

Does it matter what colour the cup, as long as the stuff inside is liquid heaven? Apparently, yes.

# england - Friday 4 January, 2013

Lampard braced for season-end Chelsea exit – agent

The midfielder’s representatives say he will not be tempted to see out his career in China.

# england - Wednesday 2 January, 2013

Football players say depression a problem – survey

In addition, half of the respondents said that professional players used recreational drugs

# england - Saturday 29 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie 1982

Thatcher papers show how Reagan kept Queen Elizabeth II waiting

British documents reveal the countries desire to make sure that President Reagan’s visit in 1982 materialised.

# england - Friday 28 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie 1982

30 years ago: Anger at Irish Government over IRA bombings

Newly released documents related to the Hyde Park and Regents Park bombings show that people both at home and abroad thought that Ireland’s government weren’t doing enough to stamp out the IRA.

# england - Tuesday 25 December, 2012

From TheJournal.ie RIP

UPDATE: Two children and a woman killed in motorway crash in England

The one-vehicle collision occurred on the M6.

# england - Monday 24 December, 2012

Exiles: Morris on the double and Jackman’s Grenoble down Toulouse

There was more pain for London Irish but positive contract news for a few ex-pats.

# england - Sunday 23 December, 2012

We can win the World Cup, insists England boss Roy Hodgson

I think we’ve heard this one before.

# england - Saturday 22 December, 2012

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Eoin Morgan rescues England win with last-ball bludgeon for 6

The former Irish international cricketer was captaining the tourists in India.

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VIDEO: Zlatan Ibrahimovic almost scores another ridiculous goal

The Swedish striker was in action, as Paris St Germain took on Brest yesterday.

# england - Friday 21 December, 2012

Green pastures: Tigers looking to pounce on Brian Smith’s Exiles

The London Irish boss played fly-half for Australia and Ireland.

# england - Saturday 15 December, 2012

Blatter plans Platini talks on Serbian fine

‘There should be strong punishments for racism’ says the FIFA President.