Ireland
# ireland-rugby - Sunday 16 June, 2013
Irish rugby stars enjoy end-of-season party, Ian Madigan tries worst shoes ever
Somebody needs to get these boys home before they make any more foolish shopping decisions.
5 things we learned from Ireland’s summer tour
Les Kiss and Joe Schmidt turned down the chance to experiment wildly and Ian Madigan was the go-to guy.
See how kicking practice looks for Ian Madigan thanks to his new head-cam
The Leinster man and Paddy Jackon pulled on the equipment in Canada yesterday.
McFadden ends season on hat-trick high as Ireland chisel out win in Canada
Ireland finished strong, with four tries in the final 25 minutes of the season.
# ireland-rugby - Saturday 15 June, 2013
3 grizzly Canadians that Ireland need to tame for victory in Toronto
Only four world ranking places separate the two sides.
‘Blessed’ Jennings determined to make small difference in lives of sick children
The Leinster rugby star has been working with Ronald McDonald House and Crumlin Children’s Hospital since a visit in 2009.
Forget Lions, here’s the Simon Zebo rapping video the world is raving about
The Irish winger has formed a super rap group with teammate Paddy ‘JCB’ Jackson.
# ireland-rugby - Friday 14 June, 2013
Spot the difference: This is Ireland’s new rugby jersey
Don’t all rush out to buy it at once, okay?
# ireland-rugby - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Ireland U20s’ semi-final dreams dashed by mighty New Zealand
Mike Ruddock’s men staged a late fightback but went down fighting at the Junior World Championships.
Madigan holds off Jackson challenge and Downey gets debut against Canada
Interim coach Les Kiss has given Munster’s Felix Jones a start at fullback.
VIDEO: Hilarious American commentary after Peter O’Mahony gets pulverised
One NBC commentator described the hit by Samu Manoa as ‘an absolute de-cleating’.
# ireland-rugby - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
Illness in Irish camp hits preparations for Canada clash
Les Kiss may have to change tack ahead of Saturday.
# ireland-rugby - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
As it happened: Lions v Combined Country XV, 2013 Tour
Four Irishmen were in the starting line-up as Warren Gatland gave another audition to Test match hopefuls.
New Lion Simon Zebo touches down in Australia and hits the beach
The Munster and Ireland winger looked fresh after his three-flight trek from Houston to Newcastle, Australia.
# ireland-rugby - Monday 10 June, 2013
This is what a Lions tour-ending injury looks like
That’s got to hurt.
# ireland-rugby - Sunday 9 June, 2013
The joy of six for Ireland as they brush past Fiji at U20 World Championships
Rory Scholes’ two try performance caught the eye for the Irish.
Kiss ‘thrilled to bits’ with away win over physical Eagles
That, and all the highlights from Ireland’s 12-15 win in Houston, right here.
J1s and Joe Schmidt: 14 images from Ireland’s win over USA
As the new coach watched on, Simon Zebo was the only Irish player left with much to smile about.
Dr Eanna Falvey: Lightweight boots play a huge part in players sustaining foot injuries
The Ireland and Lions team doctor reveals a senior Ireland rugby player had to give up a lucrative deal as his boots were leading to injuries.
No party in the USA as Ireland labour to narrow win
Houston, we had some problems.
# ireland-rugby - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Captain America Todd Clever decimates hapless reporter in rugby demo
“And this is how you tackle!”
US rugby star Scott Lavalla on his 4 years at Trinity College and plastic pint glasses
The US Eagles second-row spent four years at the grand old college and recalls some wild days and nights in Ireland.
Zebo looks beyond summer tour and targets Six Nations title in 2014
The Munster and Ireland winger would settle for silverware next season after missing out on a first Lions tour.
# ireland-rugby - Friday 7 June, 2013
4 years and 3 caps on, Darren Cave is determined to make next Ireland start count
The Ulster centre will partner his provincial colleague Stuart Olding in midfield against the US Eagles this weekend.
‘I’m glad that it’s all over’ – Healy relieved after biting allegations prove toothless
The Irish prop is flying home from Australia after his ankle injury was confirmed as tour-ending.
Olding and Henshaw to make debut in USA as Madigan given the nod at 10
Ian Madigan will make his first start for Ireland as will Iain Henderson and David Kilcoyne.
# ireland-rugby - Thursday 6 June, 2013
Capped Bent, Keatley and captain Ruddock start for Emerging Ireland
Head coach Allen Clarke has picked a side with a blend of youth and Pro12 experience.
Pics: The Irish rugby team got a tour of NASA Headquarters yesterday
“Houston, we have a problem…”
# ireland-rugby - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Devin Toner made NFL man mountain JJ Watt look small last night
6’5″ JJ Watt — meet 6’11″ Devin Toner.
# ireland-rugby - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
Joe Schmidt’s belief drives Devin Toner towards great Irish leap
The lock is going into his ninth season with Leinster yet only has five caps (one start) for Ireland.
Tight hamstring but good spirits as Rob Kearney embarks on road to recovery
The fullback is hoping to be back in action for one of the Lions’ two warm-up matches next week.
# ireland-rugby - Monday 3 June, 2013
Hoops, guns, dodgy plugs and pool boys: It’s the Irish rugby team on tour
The Irish rugby team has arrived in the USA with a bang.
Marmion ready for Ireland start but no underage drinks for Henshaw
The Connacht scrumhalf has been soaking up advice from Isaac Boss but wants to start ahead of him this weekend.
# ireland-rugby - Saturday 1 June, 2013
Tommy O’Donnell ready for Ireland debut after outstanding Munster season
The flanker is hoping to start against the US Eagles next Saturday after impressing for his province.
# ireland-rugby - Friday 31 May, 2013
‘I have a goal to play on until the World Cup in 2015’ – Paul O’Connell
The Lions captain for the Barbarians game tells TheScore.ie about his plans to get into coaching after retirement.
‘We’d love to see him stick around’ – Henry urges Ferris to fight on
The emergence of young blindsides Iain Henderson and Peter O’Mahony may see the IRFU balk at his contract demands.
# ireland-rugby - Thursday 30 May, 2013
VIDEO: Rory Best doesn’t know the name of the Lions coach
Warren Gatland will not be impressed by the Ireland player’s failure to identify him in Question of Sport.
Mike McCarthy: Paulie’s leadership will be massive for Lions
The Munster talisman deserves to lead out the tourists, says McCarthy.
# ireland-rugby - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony eager to ‘shut up, get out and do it’
The 23-year-old Munster forward will let his rugby do the talking against the USA and Canada this summer.



























































