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Brian O’ Driscoll confirms he will retire next season

Ireland and Lions star Brian O' Driscoll has confirmed he will retire at the end of next season, when his new contract expires.
Ireland Squads Announced For North American Tour and Tblisi Cup

The IRFU announced the Senior Ireland squad that will tour the USA and Canada, and the Emerging Ireland squad that will compete in the Tbilisi Cup in Georgia over the summer.
Les Kiss to stay on in Ireland role

Les Kiss will continue his role of Ireland assistant coach under new manager Joe Schmidt.
Joe Schmidt announced as Ireland Rugby head coach

After weeks of speculation, Joe Schmidt has been announced as the new head coach of the Irish Rugby team.
Schmidt close to getting Irish Rugby job

It now appears as if Leinster Head Coach Joel Schmidt, will take over as Irish rugby manager, if he decides that he wants the role.
Emerging Ireland to Take Part in Tbilisi Cup

The next generation of Ireland international players will be getting their chance to prove themselves at the highest level as part of the Emerging Ireland team taking part in the IRB...
Ewen McKenzie favoured to replace Declan Kidney as Irish Rugby Coach

With the news breaking on Tuesday afternoon that the IRFU will not renew Declan Kidney’s contract as Irish rugby head coach, Ireland’s largest independent bookmaker have installed former Australian Rugby Union...
Declan Kidney will not be given a new contract by IRFU

The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced that it will not be offering a new contract to Declan Kidney after his current agreement ends with his role as Senior coach ending...
Rugby: Murray Denies Lack Of Confidence In Irish Side

Irish rugby scrum-half Conor Murray has denied suggestions that the team as experiencing a crisis following their second half collapse against France in the Six Nations on Saturday evening.
Irish Rugby team drop to seventh in IRB world rankings

Ireland have dropped to seventh in the latest IRB World Rankings, following Sunday's disappointing 12-8 loss to Scotland in the Six Nations Championship.
Ireland Rugby team to play Scotland (Kick off 2pm Sunday)

Declan Kidney has wielded the proverbial axe, making five changes in total and dropping Ronan O' Gara for this Sunday's Six Nations game versus Scotland at Murrayfield.
Should Paddy Jackson be in Irish match-day squad?

The question on Irish Rugby fans lips this week focuses around Paddy Jackson's place in the Irish rugby match-day squad, should Ian Keatley or Ian Madigan be part of the twenty-two...
Gordon D’Arcy ruled out of the remainder of Six Nations

Ireland Centre Gordon D'Arcy has been ruled out of the remainder of the RBS 6 Nations Championship with a foot injury.
Cian Healy ban unclear after unusual decision

Leinster has a big decision to make ahead of this Saturday’s RaboDirect Pro 12 game against Benetton Treviso, regarding the availability of Ireland prop Cian Healy.

Liverpool look to finish transfer business by end of week with £39m splurge

Liverpool are looking to have their transfer business done by the end...
August 17th & 18th : Opening day fixtures of 2013 Premier League August

Manchester United will begin the defence of their Premier League title with...
Premier League opening weekend fixtures 2013/14 season

The fixtures for the 2013/14 premier league season have been announced this...

Louth manager disappointed with McDonnell departure

Louth manager Aidan O'Rourke has admitted he was disappointed with Andy McDonnell's...
No interest in ‘B’ Championship

Limerick manager Maurice Horan has insisted that players would have no interest...
Tyrone’s Championship starts now

Colm Cavanagh has told the media that Tyrone's Championship starts now, as...