Guinness Series
# guinness-series - Monday 26 November, 2012
Open thread: What Ireland side should start the 6 Nations?
Declan Kidney will have big decisions to make next February.
# guinness-series - Saturday 24 November, 2012
#IreARG: How Ireland’s match-winners rated today
A host of Irish players put in fantastic shifts at Lansdowne Road as Declan Kidney’s side won 46-24.
November tests: Sexton backs ‘terrifying’ winger Gilroy to jolt Argentina
The out-half has declared himself fully fit and ready to visit another Aviva defeat on the Pumas.
# guinness-series - Friday 23 November, 2012
Argentina make 4 changes to starting XV ahead of Ireland clash
Pumas’ flanker Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will captain the side at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.
# guinness-series - Thursday 22 November, 2012
November tests: McCarthy plans to replicate Bok-bashing form
‘Annoying, frustrating counter-ruckers’. Are you sure you’ve never played Argentina before Mike?
# guinness-series - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
November tests: The only way is up for Foley
The Ireland forwards coach has personal experience of grinding out victories over Argentina.
Mike Ross eager to atone for scrum slip-up against Springboks
The Leinster prop proved he was human against South Africa. He will be hoping to lift expectations when he faces Argentina.
# guinness-series - Tuesday 20 November, 2012
‘I’m sure we’re going to hop off each other at the weekend’ – Keith Earls
Replacing the world-class Brian O’Driscoll may prove impossible but a starring role against Argentina won’t go astray.
November tests: Sexton misses training but back row set to stay intact
The Irish out-half may not train until Thursday morning.
# guinness-series - Monday 19 November, 2012
It’s a new time for Irish rugby declares Kidney as Argentina test looms
‘It certainly makes going to work easier on Monday when you’ve got a win,’ remarked the Irish coach.
# guinness-series - Sunday 18 November, 2012
Fergus McFadden hopes two-try performance will earn starting role against Pumas
The Leinster player will be pushing hard for the left wing spot when Argentina come to town.
‘They did the jersey proud’ – Heaslip praises emerging Irish stars
The captain expressed his satisfaction at shutting down the Fijians in the 53-0 win.
November tests: Lobbe eyes Irish scalp as Pumas seek to end year on a high
The Argentina captain reveals that coaching tips doled out by Graham Henry have motivated his teammates.
# guinness-series - Saturday 17 November, 2012
Kidney happy with selection headache after stunning displays by McFadden and Gilroy
The Ulster winger ran in three tries while his wing colleague chipped in with a double.
As it happened: Ireland v Fiji, November internationals
Ireland scored early and often against their Pacific Island visitors at Thomond Park.
Waiting on the wings: McFadden happy to take his Irish chances where they come
The Kildare native wants a spot in the Irish centre but will settle for a starring role out right against Fiji.
Open Thread: What do you expect to learn from Ireland against Fiji tonight?
Will it be more interesting than entertaining?
# guinness-series - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
November tests: Cave wants to be centre of attention against Fiji
The Ulsterman’s sights are also on the number 13 jersey for the crucial tie against Argentina next weekend.
# guinness-series - Tuesday 13 November, 2012
‘I don’t see myself as a South African rugby player at all’ – Richardt Strauss
Ireland’s new hooker had a baptism of fire against his native country on Saturday and is warming to the task.
# guinness-series - Monday 12 November, 2012
O’Connell, Ferris both ruled out of Argentina test
Meanwhile, Eoin Reddan is a doubt for Saturday’s Irish Wolfhounds clash against Fiji at Thomond Park.
# guinness-series - Sunday 11 November, 2012
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.
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.
# guinness-series - Saturday 10 November, 2012
#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.
Match report: Ireland v South Africa
Declan Kidney’s men contrived to lose their fifth match in succession as the Springboks fought back from nine points down to win.
Guinness Series: Murray knows the drill – if in doubt, kick it out
The Munster scrum-half teams up with Jonny Sexton and swears he has learned a tough lesson from a shocker in Paris.
Late change: ‘The Beast’ ruled out of Ireland v South Africa
The loose-head prop had been admitted to hospital as a precaution after he suffered mild heart palpitations this morning.
Open Thread: How will Ireland fare against South Africa?
The Springboks come to Dublin this evening, with both sides missing a number of key players. We want to know how you think the match will go for Declan Kidney’s men?
They’re big, strong and they want to run over you – captain Heaslip on the Springbok science
He’s more concerned about post-match speeches than decoding the South Africans’ gameplan.
# guinness-series - Friday 9 November, 2012
Caption time: what’s new Ireland skipper Jamie Heaslip saying here then?
It’s Friday, it’s almost quittin’ time… it’s time for a good, old-fashioned caption competition.
‘You have to go to bed tonight and know you’re going to wake up and put everything on the line’ – Les Kiss
Ireland’s backs coach was relaxed enough to joke about the Andrew Trimble, David Skrela mix-up before tomorrow’s trench warfare.
Preview: New faces in both camps, but Ireland meeting old school Springboks
There’s no danger of paralysis by analysis in this one, Declan Kidney’s men face a side in transition and with half an eye on the World Cup.
VIDEO: 3 venues, 3 recent South African visits
It’s never easy, but we tend to have our fair share of joy at home to South Africa.
Up against it: 5 key battles Ireland must win to overcome South Africa
It’s not going to be easy at Lansdowne Road, but here’s where Ireland must thrive to arrest their losing run.
# guinness-series - Thursday 8 November, 2012
Guinness Series: Leinster front-row ready to answer Ireland’s call thanks to some insider trading
“Are you going to change your name to Richardt O’Strauss?” asked a South African reporter. We copyrighted that joke last month.
Guinness Series: Kidney energised after throwing the selectorial dice
“If you are going to play the best you want them to be at their strongest,” insisted the Irish coach.
New direction: Faith shown in Heaslip as the man to lead Ireland forward
The Leinster man held off stiff competition from Jonny Sexton to land the role of captaining Ireland against the Springboks.
# guinness-series - Wednesday 7 November, 2012
Guinness Series: Reddan insists he can front up to massive Springbok challenge
The Leinster scrum-half is keen to put an end to claims he is a defensive weak-spot.
Here’s your ‘Separated at birth?’ pic of the day
We know how JP Pietersen feels.
Oh dear! Paul O’Connell ruled out of Springbok clash
The second row suffered a reaction to a back injury this week and must watch from the stands.
Guinness Series: Jean de Villiers eager to pile on the misery for old Munster friends
The Springbok captain is set to take on Keith Earls in the centre of the park on Saturday.
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