Six Nations
# six-nations - Friday 22 February, 2013
VIDEO: What can Tom Court offer Ireland on Sunday?
The loose-head will start in Murrayfield, in place of the suspended Cian Healy.
Snapshot: So, Donncha O’Callaghan seems excited about heading to Edinburgh this evening
‘Bagsy the window seat!’
‘Business as usual’: O’Driscoll eyeing kick-start to 6 Nations bid
The former captain says Ireland are confident in their own game-plan and will ‘go after’ Scotland.
Latest from Irish camp: Cian Healy dunks his biscuit while wearing a lagging jacket
Somewhere, a boiler is poorly insulated.
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.
Ireland recharged and ready for dangerous Scots – Heaslip
The captain has warned that Scott Johnson’s new-look side are far from wooden-spoon contenders this time around.
# six-nations - Thursday 21 February, 2013
6 Nations: Ireland appeal length of Healy suspension
“He’s effectively been ruled out of rugby for four weeks and that is an area we’d like clarity on,” said Ireland team manager Mick Kearney.
O’Mahony: O’Callaghan experience vital for Murrayfield
With the average age of Ireland’s back-line plummeting, the pack will benefit from 92 added caps.
In From The Side: Forget the Heineken Cup, Jackson will thrive in 6 Nations
Seven weeks after his 21st birthday, Ulster’s out-half deserves a little respect for how much he has achieved.
6 Nations: Kidney confident chemistry is right for litmus test
“If there’s 15 fellas living out in Inishboffin, and they’re the best fellas, they’ll be playing.”
# six-nations - Wednesday 20 February, 2013
‘I’ve been watching BOD since I was 9′, says Marshall after selection dream comes true
The 21-year-old Ulster star can’t wait to “do the business” on his international debut this weekend.
6 Nations: Parisse to miss rest of Six Nations because of ref taunt
Italy will be without their skipper when Ireland hit Rome in a few weeks.
New kid: Jackson ready to kick on with international career
Ireland’s youngest ever professional out-half is showing no signs of creaking under pressure.
Confirmed: Kidney hands debut to Jackson and Marshall
The Ulster duo will play in tandem this Sunday when Ireland take on Scotland.
6 Nations: Scots summon Cross for Sunday service with Ireland
Geoff Cross has been called up into the Scotland side for Sunday’s Six Nations international against Ireland at Murrayfield.
‘Let them come at us’: Ireland oozing confidence ahead of Scotland showdown
Conor Murray and his coaches insist there is a ‘good vibe’ in the camp despite their last result.
Rumour has it: Forced to gamble, Kidney opts to twist rather than stick
Last night, an apparently leaked Ireland starting line-up bore the name Jackson rather than O’Gara.
POLL: Declan Kidney is set to pick Paddy Jackson ahead of Ronan O’Gara… is it the right call?
The unproven Ulster star is to start against Scotland.
# six-nations - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
Laugh it off: Murray backing O’Gara to hit form at vital time
Though the Ireland camp insist the number 10 shirt is up for grabs, the Munster man’s experience gives him the edge.
6 Nations: Marshall set to take centre stage after shaking off injury
Ulster’s rising star has been backed to make his debut in place of Gordon D’Arcy this Sunday.
In pictures: Ireland’s 6 Nations hopefuls back in business ahead of Scotland showdown
Declan Kidney’s men face a trip to Edinburgh this weekend.
‘All I want is to make Scotland proud’: Inspirational skipper Brown demands improvement
No matter what the challenge, flanker Kelly Browne is determined to meet it head on.
# six-nations - Sunday 17 February, 2013
Immortalise this: 13 possible poses for a Brian O’Driscoll statue
How do you picture Ireland’s record try-scorer in your mind’s eye?
6 Nations: Only 2 fly-halves required as Ireland call up extra cover
Meanwhile, Luke Marshall could yet be fit enough to make his international debut.
# six-nations - Saturday 16 February, 2013
Centre of attention: Injury crisis is test of Kidney’s youth policy
The coach has shown form for trusting untested stars, time for a repeat performance.
# six-nations - Friday 15 February, 2013
Crisis point: Gordon D’Arcy ruled out of 6 Nations remainder
The veteran centre has suffered a stress fracture in his foot.
6 Nations chiefs confirm Cian Healy is suspended for Leinster’s game this weekend
The prop was hit with a three-week ban this week for a stamp on England’s Dan Cole in the Lansdowne Rd defeat last weekend.
# six-nations - Thursday 14 February, 2013
Double blow as Sexton, McCarthy ruled out of Ireland’s trip to Scotland
Team manager Mick Kearney confirmed the injury news at a press briefing this afternoon.
# six-nations - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
In From The Side: Where do we go from here?
After such an incredible opening 40 minutes to the Six Nations, momentum has swung against Ireland.
# six-nations - Monday 11 February, 2013
Sexton ‘doubtful’ for Scotland match as Ireland count cost of capitulation to England
Declan Kidney has plenty of injury concerns after the ‘attritional’ clash with England.
Another Ireland blow as Cian Healy cited for ‘stamp’
The Irish prop will appear before a disciplinary hearing in London on Wednesday.
Lions team of the week, according to the official Wallabies website
Not so many Irish names this week, Ted.
In Pictures: Let’s hear it for the Ireland teams who DID beat England
Four outta five ain’t bad, I guess.
# six-nations - Sunday 10 February, 2013
Old hands slip up as England swing into 6 Nations lead
Despite their vast experience, Ireland suffered an agonising defeat in Dublin.
As it happened: Ireland v England, 6 Nations
We went minute minute-by-minute as Declan Kidney and Ireland tried to keep the Grand Slam dream alive.
Here’s Your ‘Unleash The Dogs of War’ Pic of The Day
This guy has a bone to pick with Chris Robshaw.
VIDEO: Just in case you’re not already pumped for Ireland v England
Shaggy’s reach, The Bull’s tears, Kiernan’s drop-goal. It’s all part of this old fixture.
3 Key Battles Ireland must win to beat England
Let’s get it on.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Good morning. Here are nine things to know today.
Open thread: how do you think Ireland will get on against England today?
The Auld Enemy visit Lansdowne Road this afternoon.



























































