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# test-match - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
6 Nations: 4 French-based players and 5 new caps in Welsh squad
Ireland are first up for Wales at the Millennium Stadium.
# test-match - Saturday 24 November, 2012
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.
# test-match - 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.
# test-match - Saturday 17 November, 2012
November internationals: All Blacks backline muscle too much for Italy in Rome
New Zealand broke the Italian resistance with surging second-half tries from Ma’a Nonu, Cory Jane and a Julian Savea double.
# test-match - 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.
# test-match - 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.
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.
# test-match - Friday 9 November, 2012
Guinness Series: Gordon D’Arcy on Ireland’s self-belief and tracking Simon Zebo with GPS
The Wexford man is back in the centre for Ireland after missing the Waikato wipeout.
‘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.
# test-match - 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.
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.
On tour: Dan Carter is absolutely loving his trip to Scotland
Kilts, Irn Bru and mechanical pig racing – it’s all there.
# test-match - Wednesday 7 November, 2012
Guinness Series: Trimble ready to emulate O’Driscoll and lay body on the line
The Ulster winger is still rattled by a chastening tour to New Zealand but determined to put things right.
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.
# test-match - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Ireland wary of the long-distance threat posed by South Africa’s Pienaar
Coach Mark Tainton feels the Irish players need to keep their defensive discipline or face the kicking consequences.
Guinness Series: Ryan hoping to knock the stuffing from the Springboks
The Munster forward believes he has been bred for rugby challenges that sides like South Africa are sure to pose.
# test-match - Thursday 1 November, 2012
‘It would be an awfully proud moment to captain Ireland’ – Jamie Heaslip
The absence of the injured Brian O’Driscoll has thrown the Leinster forward into the captaincy mix.
# test-match - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
Kidney laments loss of O’Driscoll but predicts early return
The Ireland coach feels the Leinster star could return for the final rounds of the Heineken Cup.
# test-match - Saturday 23 June, 2012
As it happened: Ireland v New Zealand, Third Test
It was the last-chance saloon for Declan Kidney’s side on their summer tour. Could they find that extra push to beat the All Blacks?
# test-match - Friday 22 June, 2012
Preview: Another glorious chance to make Irish rugby history awaits
It will be by no means a simple task but the All Blacks are shorn of the services of Dan Carter, their first-choice wingers and two-thirds of their back row.
# test-match - Monday 18 June, 2012
Dan Tuohy: Ireland will go out with all guns blazing against the All Blacks
The Ulster lock believes Chris Henry, his provincial colleague, would ‘do the job’ if he is selected to replace Jamie Heaslip in the back row.
# test-match - Thursday 14 June, 2012
Allez les Bleus: Declan Kidney starts 10 Leinster players for All Blacks test
The Irish coach has turned to the Heineken Cup winners to make up the core of his side ahead of Saturday’s match in Christchurch.
# test-match - Saturday 9 June, 2012
‘We’ve got to wear it’ – Irish players reflect on their humbling defeat
Jamie Heaslip took the defeat on the chin while All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was sparing with his praise.
# test-match - Friday 8 June, 2012
Preview: Avoid front row woes and we will run the All Blacks very close
Hopes are high that Ireland can end a 107 year wait to beat the All Blacks but McCaw, Carter and Woodcock are not ones for rolling over.
Summer Tour Diary: Tweets from Amy and McFadden orders an ‘Irish coffee’
Brian O’Driscoll’s wife is cheering him on from afar, the Irish players miss Maxwell House and Kiwis remind us again that we have never beaten them.
# test-match - Thursday 7 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: ‘Our time is now’ says O’Driscoll as Kidney shocks us all
Bold team selections excite the travelling media corp and a slovenly funnyman piques the Irish captain.
Sweeping changes in Irish team to face All Blacks
Declan Kidney has thrown convention to the wind as he shakes up the Ireland backline and hands out two new caps.
# test-match - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: Ma’a Nonu’s Irish impersonation – “Tanks a million!”
What do you do when you have just won a World Cup? Ma’a went to Japan while Sonny Bill won a heavyweight boxing championship.
# test-match - 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.
# test-match - Sunday 3 June, 2012
Dan Carter returns as New Zealand name seven uncapped players in squad to face Ireland
Richie McCaw will captain the All Blacks for the three-Test series against the Irish, writes Patrick McCarry in New Zealand.
# test-match - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
O’Connell still a major doubt as Kidney calls up Connacht lock McCarthy
The Ireland squad to tour New Zealand has been finalised and now includes Chris Henry, Paul Marshall, Mike McCarthy and Ronan Loughney.
Cave hoping to cap ‘best couple months of my life’ with New Zealand win
The Ulster and Ireland centre is seeking to add to his two caps and challenge Brian O’Driscoll for the number 13 jersey.
# test-match - Saturday 26 May, 2012
Stephen Ferris ruled out of Ireland tour to New Zealand
Kevin McLaughlin of Leinster has been called in as flanker as a calf strain rules out the Ulster talisman.
# test-match - Saturday 19 May, 2012
Dropping like flies: All Blacks lose two main stars ahead of Ireland tour
New Zealand will be without the attacking services of backs Richard Kahui and Corey Jane for the June Test matches.
# test-match - Friday 20 April, 2012
Rise and shine: Kick-off times confirmed for Ireland tour to New Zealand
No graveyard shifts for Irish fans this June as Brian O’Driscoll and company do battle with the world champion All Blacks.
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