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# win - Sunday 3 February, 2013
5 things we learned from the first weekend of 6 Nations action
With France’s loss to Italy, the clash between Ireland and England may prove to be a championship decider.
# win - Friday 11 January, 2013
Explainer: What the Irish provinces need to do to reach Heineken Cup 1/4 finals
We run through the likely scenarios for the four sides and reveal who has the best qualifying chance.
# win - Friday 4 January, 2013
‘We haven’t won anything or done anything yet’ – Ulster’s Chris Henry
The back-row will captain the Pro12 leaders against Scarlets this evening.
# win - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Fenlon riding high as Hibs topple Celtic at Easter Road
The former Shelbourne and Bohemians boss has taken his side from relegation dodgers into the top four.
# win - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Pro12: Team of the Week
Ulster and Munster dominate the line-up after their inter-pro victories.
# win - Saturday 22 December, 2012
VIDEO: 2012 rampage of Leo Messi ends at 91 goals
You can relax now Godfrey Chitalu, your record is safe.
‘It’s a great Christmas present for us’ – Penney reflects on Connacht’s near miss
Munster climbed to third in the Pro12 table after their win in Galway.
# win - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Ashes to bashes: Kiwi cricketer pursues Freddie Flintoff bout
Looks like there will be no peaceful retirement for the affable boxing novice.
# win - Friday 14 December, 2012
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s European rugby
Our four provinces are facing into make-or-break weekend, here’s all you need to know.
# win - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Marmion puts hero-worship to one side as he trumps Yachvili
The 20-year-old scrum-half was instrumental in Connacht’s 22-14 win over Biarritz.
# win - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Heineken Cup: Toulon jump Sharks as Metro end Edinburgh’s challenge
Michael Bradley’s men will not be repeating their semi-final journey of last season.
Heart and soul sees Munster home and leaves Saracens ‘spewing’
Rob Penney brought out some old-school superlatives to praise his victorious side.
Here is the week’s news… skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: Wine replaces the euro as common currency; Budget enshrines right to die in poverty and exclusive details of the Love/Hate Christmas special.
Biarritz win was better than Quins but we want more – McCarthy
The Connacht lock believes a return victory next week in France is a distinct possibility.
# win - Friday 7 December, 2012
The drinks are on Elwood as Connacht stun Biarritz
Dan Parks and Fetu’u Vainikolo scored the points but the 23-man squad can all be proud of their effort.
# win - Sunday 2 December, 2012
Rejigs and highlight reels for depleted Leinster backline
Joe Schmidt, though, reserved much of his praise for Kevin McLaughlin and Isaac Boss.
# win - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Schmidt dismisses injury worries over O’Brien and Sexton after Zebre win
The Leinster coach was delighted with the bonus point victory and the lack of post-match casulaties.
# win - Saturday 24 November, 2012
Ecstatic Gilroy set for 6 Nations role after grabbing opportunity with both hands
Donnacha Ryan picked up the official man of the match award for an excellent outing at lock.
Declan Kidney hails ‘great day’ for Ireland after Argentina blow-out
The Irish coach was delighted with the effort of his pack and international newcomers Simon Zebo and Craig Gilroy.
# win - Sunday 11 November, 2012
Guinness Series: De Villiers highlights 14-man defensive effort as key to beating Ireland
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer revealed that a harsh exchange of words in the dressing room at half-time sparked a fightback.
# win - Saturday 10 November, 2012
# win - Saturday 27 October, 2012
As it happened: Leinster v Cardiff Blues, RaboDirect Pro12
Leinster thrashed the Welshmen 52-9 the last time the two sides met at the RDS. Could Joe Schmidt’s men repeat the dose?
# win - Monday 22 October, 2012
Conor Murray happy to play the hero again after day to forget in Paris
The Munster scrum-half scored his third try of the season to put his team on the right track to a bonus point win.
# win - Sunday 21 October, 2012
We’re on the bottom of that pit but there’s light at the end of the tunnel – Rob Penney
The Kiwi coach admitted after his team’s bonus point victory that Munster are far from the finished article.
As it happened: Munster v Edinburgh, Heineken Cup
Round 2 of the Heineken Cup pool games and Rob Penney’s men were in must-win territory against last season’s semi-finalists.
# win - Wednesday 17 October, 2012
Heineken Cup: Elwood sweats over Henshaw as ‘Quins test looms
The Connacht coach was delighted with his side’s start ahead of another fierce battle with Conor O’Shea’s troops.
# win - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Liam Brady: We’ll look ridiculous to the football world if we sack Trapattoni
The Italian’s former assistant in the Ireland footballing set-up launched a blistering defence of the embattled coach.
# win - Saturday 13 October, 2012
# win - Thursday 11 October, 2012
# win - Saturday 6 October, 2012
Reaction: Munster show plenty of fight but can’t stop Leinster charging through the front door
Rob Penney will be furious at his side’s inability to stop the straight-up running of Strauss, Conway and McFadden.
# win - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
Rugby Championship: Springboks name unchanged line-up in quest to deny McCaw’s 100th win
South Africa are in a confident mood after disposing of Australia at the weekend.
# win - Friday 28 September, 2012
Green pastures: Ian Humphreys on life with London Irish
Each week, TheScore.ie catches up with an Irish player or coach plying their rugby trade in the Aviva Premiership.
# win - Saturday 15 September, 2012
Ulster looking serious title contenders but reasons for Munster optimism
Rob Penney’s men had plenty of time to reflect on the missed drop goal chances on the long bus ride home.
# win - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Mark Quigley: I came to Sligo because I wanted to finish top of the table
The attacker is enjoying a prosperous run of form and hopes a thigh injury will not hinder Rovers’ title run-in.
Big guns return for Munster ahead of Ulster clash in Ravenhill
Rob Penney welcomes back Ronan O’Gara, Keith Earls and Conor Murray ahead of his side’s RaboDirect Pro12 encounter on Friday.
# win - Monday 10 September, 2012
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# win - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Celtic’s Champions League dreams burn bright after Swede victory
Goals from Kris Commons and Georgios Samaras put The Bhoys in a great position to advance to the group stages.
# win - Monday 20 August, 2012
Man jailed for cheating grandmother out of £1 million lottery win
Farrakh Nizzar will spend 30 months in prison after attempting to falsely claim a £1 million UK National Lottery Euromillions win.
# win - Sunday 19 August, 2012
VIDEO: Spanish football is back and Leo Messi is scoring goals for fun
The Tito Vilanova era is off to a fine start after a 5-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp.


























































