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Grand Slam

# grand-slam - Monday 29 April, 2013

Real As Steel This post contains videos

Andre Agassi is 43 today and he still knows how to throw down

Chang, Sampras, Courier, McEnroe and the master blaster from Vegas – America doesn’t produce ‘em like they used to.

# grand-slam - Thursday 11 April, 2013

Munster’s Marcus Horan to retire at the end of the season

The prop has played 224 times for Munster, won 67 Ireland caps and captured the Grand Slam in 2009.

# grand-slam - Tuesday 2 April, 2013

Here’s how Twitter reacted to news that Declan Kidney’s contract will not be renewed

Ireland are in the hunt for a new head coach after this afternoon’s announcement.

The Deccie Years This post contains images

# grand-slam - Friday 22 March, 2013

# grand-slam - Thursday 21 March, 2013

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?

# grand-slam - Wednesday 20 March, 2013

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.

Declan Kidney’s Pros and Cons list ahead of crunch IRFU meeting

After almost five years at the helm, the Cork native may have coached his last Ireland game.

# grand-slam - Tuesday 19 March, 2013

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.

Brian O’Driscoll citing hearing set for tomorrow in London

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

# grand-slam - Monday 18 March, 2013

Snapshot: Rugby heroines return home with trophy

Mammies, babies and even an IRFU president were photo-bombing at the airport today.

# grand-slam - Sunday 17 March, 2013

President Higgins congratulates Ireland’s women’s rugby side

Ireland claimed the Six Nations Grand Slam with a 6-3 victory over Italy earlier on Sunday.

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Ireland win the Grand Slam: Here’s how Twitter reacted

Will you be at Dublin Airport to welcome the ladies home?

‘If they win the Grand Slam, I hope people make a big deal out of it’ – Rob Kearney

The Ireland fullback has praised the efforts of the women’s team ahead of their Grand Slam decider.

# grand-slam - Saturday 16 March, 2013

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.

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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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.’

# grand-slam - Friday 15 March, 2013

In Pictures: Ireland’s Women’s rugby team set off for Rome

Their Grand Slam decider takes place in Italy on St. Patrick’s Day.

# grand-slam - Thursday 14 March, 2013

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.”

Jonny Sexton out of trip to Rome, Paddy Jackson to start

The Leinster out half went over on his foot during training this morning.

# grand-slam - Wednesday 13 March, 2013

RTE to broadcast live women’s rugby game for first time as Ireland eye Grand Slam

The unbeaten Irish women face Italy in Rome on Sunday.

# grand-slam - Monday 11 March, 2013

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.

# grand-slam - Friday 8 March, 2013

Success This post contains images

In pics: Ireland Women secure historic win over France

Michael D was among those in attendance at Ashbourne tonight.

Ireland v France: We’ll take 3-0 as well, says under-pressure Declan Kidney

Kidney and his France counterpart Philippe Saint-Andre are desperate for a win in Dublin.

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# grand-slam - Monday 4 March, 2013

ROG

Opinion: It’s not the ending he deserved but axing Ronan O’Gara is the right call from Kidney

The Munster great should have went after the World Cup in 2011, say Whiff of Cordite.

End of an era? Here’s Ronan O’Gara’s Ireland career in 30 pictures

The country’s most capped player may have donned the green jersey for the last time after being dropped for the Six Nations meeting with France.

# grand-slam - Thursday 28 February, 2013

Here’s Your Cian Healy Is The Next Tom Brady Picture Of The Day

‘How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?’

France lock Pascal Pape to miss Dublin trip, rest of 6 Nations

Pape picked up the injury while he was captain of the side that lost 23-18 to Italy in Rome on 3 February.

# grand-slam - Wednesday 27 February, 2013

7 people who think Cian Healy is a lucky boy this evening

The Ireland forward is free to face Les Bleus in Dublin next time out.

Good news for Ireland as Cian Healy’s 6 Nations ban appeal upheld

The Leinster man is now free to face France in Dublin.

# grand-slam - Monday 25 February, 2013

‘There was too much damage… so I carried on’, said Tuilagi after almost losing ear

ESPN report that the centre’s left ear was “partly ripped from the side of his head”.

History in the making: Coghlan calls upon ‘Fortress Ashbourne’ in 6 Nations quest

The Irish women have already sealed a Triple Crown and lead the table with two games remaining.

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.

# grand-slam - Friday 22 February, 2013

The Boss This post contains videos

Cheese chips and Brucie? 7 things we learned about Brian O’Driscoll from #askbrian

It’s all cry babies and dirty nappies at the moment. But enough about the post-England team meeting.

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