Stade de France
# stade-de-france - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Sports film of the week: The Referee
Remember Martin Hansson? How could you forget?
# stade-de-france - 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?
# stade-de-france - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
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.
# stade-de-france - 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.
# stade-de-france - 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.
VIDEO: ‘The Greatest’ — RTÉ tribute to Brian O’Driscoll feels a lot like a goodbye
Let’s watch your best bits, Brian.
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.’
# stade-de-france - 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.
# stade-de-france - 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.
# stade-de-france - Friday 8 March, 2013
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.
# stade-de-france - Monday 4 March, 2013
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.
# stade-de-france - Thursday 28 February, 2013
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.
# stade-de-france - 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.
# stade-de-france - Monday 25 February, 2013
Injury update: Scans for Gilroy and O’Callaghan as Sexton expected to be up and running this week
Next up, France in Dublin.
Opinion: ‘Giving Jamie Heaslip the captaincy of Brian O’Driscoll’s team could never work’
Kidney has made a cardinal mistake according to Emmet O’Rafferty.
# stade-de-france - Friday 22 February, 2013
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.
# stade-de-france - Wednesday 20 February, 2013
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.
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.
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.
# stade-de-france - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
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.
# stade-de-france - Friday 15 February, 2013
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.
# stade-de-france - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
George North scores try, George North’s dad runs on to the Stade de France pitch to celebrate
If our son ever scored the winner in Paris, we’d definitely do the same thing.
# stade-de-france - Monday 11 February, 2013
Lions team of the week, according to the official Wallabies website
Not so many Irish names this week, Ted.
# stade-de-france - Sunday 10 February, 2013
Open thread: how do you think Ireland will get on against England today?
The Auld Enemy visit Lansdowne Road this afternoon.
# stade-de-france - Thursday 7 February, 2013
Opinion: Discipline key if Ireland are to derail England’s chariot at Lansdowne Road
Two cards like last Saturday and it won’t be a fun day out in D4.
# stade-de-france - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
# stade-de-france - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
# stade-de-france - Monday 4 February, 2013
Ireland v England: Manu Tuilagi fit for trip to Dublin
The Leicester Tigers star has recovered from the ankle injury that kept him out of the Scotland game.
# stade-de-france - Sunday 3 February, 2013
‘Zonked’ — Heaslip hails team effort after leaving it all on the field in Cardiff
“To come away with a win from the Millennium Stadium, I’m absolutely chuffed to bits.”
# stade-de-france - Saturday 2 February, 2013
England too strong for Scots ahead of trip to Dublin
England visit the Aviva Stadium in eight days’ time.
Match report: Ireland up and running after epic clash in Cardiff
The game appeared dead and buried at half-time but Wales fought back with tries from Alex Cuthbert, Leigh Halfpenny and Craig Mitchell.

























































