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Les Kiss

# les-kiss - Sunday 19 May, 2013

“If the Lions called Donnacha Ryan up tomorrow, he could play”

Ireland coach Les Kiss says the Munster lock has been rested from summer tour duty but would be ready to play Australia.

Rory Best to captain Ireland for summer tour to North America

Les Kiss, who will lead Ireland as interim head coach, named six uncapped players for the games against the US and Canada.

# les-kiss - Monday 29 April, 2013

O’Connell and O’Driscoll vital for Irish success – Joe Schmidt

The new Ireland coach is eager to keep the forward and backline stars in the green jersey.

# les-kiss - Thursday 4 April, 2013

David Wallace: Harsh to dismiss Kidney but sooner was better than later

The former Munster and Ireland flanker believes his former coach had his hands tied on a couple of pivotal decisions.

# les-kiss - Wednesday 3 April, 2013

Shane Byrne: I wouldn’t be surprised if Declan Kidney walked early

The former Leinster and Ireland hooker believes Conor O’Shea and Mark McCall would be reluctant to take the head coach job.

Some pearls of Aussie wisdom from Ireland’s new head coach Les Kiss

The Australian will take charge of the national team for the summer rugby tour to North America.

# les-kiss - Tuesday 2 April, 2013

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Poll: Who should replace Declan Kidney as Ireland coach?

As the IRFU announce their decision to part company with Kidney, we ask who you think should replace him.

# les-kiss - Tuesday 22 January, 2013

Homecoming teen Rob Henshaw gets a thrilling chance against English

The Connacht fullback is in for a warm reception when he lines up against the Saxons in Galway this weekend.

6 Nations road to redemption still exists for Trimble and Court

Ireland’s assistant coach Les Kiss insisted that all players in the ‘A’ squad could still feature against Wales.

# les-kiss - Friday 22 June, 2012

Interview: Les Kiss on Ireland, Murray and changing the drop goal rule

The Ireland assistant coach spoke to our man in New Zealand Patrick McCarry in advance of tomorrow’s third meeting with the All Blacks.

Summer Tour Diary: Next time this guy is back, he will be a tourist … or a coach

Seven tours to New Zealand and not many wins to speak of but Brian O’Driscoll can sign off in style by conquering the All Blacks.

# les-kiss - Tuesday 19 June, 2012

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Summer Tour Diary: Unbelievable belief and a fantastic sponge in Queenstown

Donncha O’Callaghan braves icy cold waters and Les Kiss talks up the ongoing development of Conor Murray.

# les-kiss - Friday 15 June, 2012

Preview: ‘Controlled abandon’ the latest plot to overthrow mighty All Blacks

No more dice rolling for Irish coach Declan Kidney but most supporters would not be averse to a game of stuck in the mud against New Zealand.

Summer Tour Diary: Restart for Christchurch as Ireland talk up second chances

A tour of the earthquake-hit city puts things into perspective for Kevin McLaughlin and his teammates ahead of All Blacks battle.

# les-kiss - Monday 4 June, 2012

Mike Ross an injury doubt for Ireland’s First Test against All Blacks

The tighthead prop’s injured hamstring may prevent him from lining up against New Zealand on Saturday.

# les-kiss - Monday 21 May, 2012

Declan Kidney: Our objective is to win the series

The Irish coach feels it would be ‘disrespect to the jersey’ not to try for a sweep of Tests against New Zealand.

# les-kiss - Saturday 5 May, 2012

Injury could rule O’Connell out of Pro12 semi and Ireland’s tour to New Zealand

The Munster captain roared in agony as his leg was caught in a tangle of bodies at a hotly contested ruck.

# les-kiss - Monday 2 April, 2012

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WATCH: Les Kiss explains what went wrong in the Six Nations

The Ireland assistant coach admitted “confidence dropped” against England.

# les-kiss - Thursday 15 March, 2012

Has Ireland’s new-look coaching set-up reinvigorated the squad?

Anthony Foley has come due to Ger Smal’s unfortunate ill-health. But has the enforced change helped Declan Kidney’s backroom?

# les-kiss - Monday 5 March, 2012

Paris proves Ireland are better when we’re bitter…

…And five other things we learned from the draw in Paris.

# les-kiss - Saturday 17 September, 2011

Match report: Relentless Ireland reignite the dream

Simon Hick reports from Eden Park as Ireland beat Australia to blow Pool C – and the Rugby World Cup – wide open.

# les-kiss - Friday 16 September, 2011

View from the Frontline: Simon Hick’s World Cup dispatches, Part 1

Les Kiss believes that this group of Irish players deserve better than they’ve got so far. What’s going wrong, asks Simon Hick.

# les-kiss - Friday 19 August, 2011

Opportunity knocks for Jennings as Wallace races the clock

Les Kiss says that David Wallace is only “50-50″ to start against France tomorrow.

# les-kiss - Friday 22 July, 2011

Kidney to stay on until 2013

Head coach and three of his backroom staff have agreed contract extensions with the IRFU.