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Rugby

# rugby - Monday 8 April, 2013

From The Score Your Say This post contains a poll

POLL: Did Paul O’Connell play himself onto the Lions plane to Oz?

Warren Gatland was at The Stoop on Sunday to witness a tour-de-force.

From The Score Cited

Stade Francais scrum-half cited for alleged Stringer ‘spit’

Jerome Fillol will appear before a disciplinary hearing in Dublin this Thursday.

From The Score Kidney's Replacement

Leinster proud of Joe Schmidt’s link to the Ireland job – Greg Feek

Fergus McFadden revealed that a number of Leinster players had ‘asked around’ to see if their coach would be leaving in the summer.

From The Score Out Of Steam

Connacht lose another stalwart as hooker ‘Flav’ calls it a day

The westerners will say goodbye to another bald legend at season’s end.

From The Score 2 Times 10

Sexton set for Leinster return but Madigan may start against Munster

Brian O’Driscoll is set to start at outside centre as his three-week stamping ban is set to expire.

# rugby - Sunday 7 April, 2013

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘Nothing more stimulating than POC screaming at you’ – David Wallace

The former Munster flanker believes ‘amazing’ Zebo and talisman O’Connell can inspire cup success.

# rugby - Saturday 6 April, 2013

From The Score Heineken Cup This post contains videos

‘He’s a nightmare for anyone to be up against’ – Pienaar on Gilroy’s magic feet

It is almost a year since the Ulster winger announced himself to Europe with a stunning try against Munster.

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘Nevin will never be forgotten’ – Henderson plans winning tribute for Spence

The Ulster forward believes his side’s league double over Leinster will inspire the team against Saracens today.

# rugby - Friday 5 April, 2013

From The Score HCup

Zebo in for Munster, Tommy Bowe named on Ulster bench for Heineken Cup 1/4 final

The Irish provinces were boosted by team news this afternoon.

From The Score Turning Japanese

‘It would be a massive loss for us if Ferris leaves’ – Ruan Pienaar

The Ulster and Ireland flanker has been linked to a move to Japan in recent weeks.

From The Score Triple Threat

Shane Byrne: Curse of the 13 jersey may lead to Wasps sting for Leinster

The former Leinster and Ireland hooker believes Ulster have the best chance of the three Irish sides this weekend.

# rugby - Thursday 4 April, 2013

From The Score Column

David Wallace: Harsh to dismiss Kidney but sooner was better than later

The former Munster and Ireland flanker believes his former coach had his hands tied on a couple of pivotal decisions.

From The Score Heineken Cup

‘When I arrived Ulster was in a bad place’ – Pienaar targets cup double

The South African has warned his teammates to be on the alert for flanker Jacques Burger, who he describes as a ‘kamikaze pilot’.

From The Score G-G-G-Galway

Pat Lam wants to settle into Galway life… here’s 8 suggestions for Connacht’s new boss

Supermacs, Buckfast at Spanish Arch and the slides in Salthill. You’re welcome, Pat.

From The Score Stoop To Conquer

Heineken Cup: Zebo and Howlett may be ‘game day’ decisions for Munster

Donnacha Ryan and Conor Murray are expected to return but there are concern over the wing positions.

From The Score Job Fairy

Vern Cotter says no to coaching Ireland

The Clermont boss had been tipped as a possible contender as part of a ticket with his compatriot Joe Schmidt.

From The Score Touchdown

Shop Street and roundabouts: Pat Lam gets down to rugby business at Connacht

The sun shone on the Kiwi as he scoped out Galway. Nature has a sense of humour too.

# rugby - Wednesday 3 April, 2013

From The Score Column

Shane Byrne: I wouldn’t be surprised if Declan Kidney walked early

The former Leinster and Ireland hooker believes Conor O’Shea and Mark McCall would be reluctant to take the head coach job.

From The Score ROG This post contains videos

‘I’ve had mixed times with him’ — Ronan O’Gara’s typically frank farewell to old boss ‘Deccie’

“I was omitted from the squad a couple of weeks ago and that’s really, really disappointing,” said O’Gara in Cork today.

From The Score World Series This post contains videos

In full: Here’s how Ireland Women won the World 7s Plate on Sunday

Take 20 minutes to enjoy some more Irish rugby success.

From The Score Hit Or Kiss

Some pearls of Aussie wisdom from Ireland’s new head coach Les Kiss

The Australian will take charge of the national team for the summer rugby tour to North America.

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From The Score Heineken Cup

Iain Henderson: Forget Colin Farrell, we have to worry about Owen Farrell

The outhalf has kicked Saracens and England to a number of vital wins over the past two seasons.

# rugby - Tuesday 2 April, 2013

From The Score Looking Back

Our summer tour to New Zealand with Declan Kidney

The three line-ups he named for the Tests against the All Blacks summed up the Corkman’s tenure.

From The Score Ready Semi Go

Heineken Cup: Marshall and Afoa ready to face Saracens at Twickenham

Ulster have been buoyed by a win in Dublin, positive fitness updates and reports of a large contingent of travelling fans.

From The Score Vox Pop This post contains a poll

Poll: Who should replace Declan Kidney as Ireland coach?

As the IRFU announce their decision to part company with Kidney, we ask who you think should replace him.

From The Score So Long

Here’s how Twitter reacted to news that Declan Kidney’s contract will not be renewed

Ireland are in the hunt for a new head coach after this afternoon’s announcement.

From The Score NOAPs

Running up that hill: The oldest players in sport

With David Beckham holding out for a recall, we look at some of sporting stars who defied their twilight years to perform on the biggest stage.

# rugby - Monday 1 April, 2013

From The Score Troubled Times

1972, the year ‘The Troubles’ wrecked Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes

Ireland and Lions flanker Fergus Slattery reflects on politics and sports mixing to ill-effect.

# rugby - Sunday 31 March, 2013

From The Score Pure Beef This post contains videos

A tip of the hat to the greatest farmers in Irish sport

We pay tribute to the men and women that slung off their wellies and laced up some boots.

# rugby - Saturday 30 March, 2013

From The Score Ulster Stand Up This post contains videos

Pro12 report: Ulster ‘back on track’ but Schmidt fumes over penalty try denials

Ruan Pienaar won man-of-the-match but Ulster’s win required a massive team effort.

From The Score Dry Your Eyes Mate

Snapshot: Paddy Jackson and Ian Madigan embrace as Ulster rattle Leinster

The Irish outhalves sought each other out after a frantic finish to this evening’s match.

From The Score Europe Calling

Mirallas magic puts Everton in sight of Champions League spots

The Belgian’s slalom run and cool finish was the difference against Stoke at Goodison Park.

From The Score Breakdance Try This post contains videos

VIDEO: Welsh centre Jonathan Davies bodypops his way to a super try

The challenge has been thrown down to his Lions jersey rival, Brian O’Driscoll.

From The Score Wounded Lions

Gatland gives Lions hope to Paul O’Connell and Tommy Bowe

Players coming back from injuries are still in the selection mix for the tour to Australia.

From The Score Champions

Lansdowne clinch Ulster Bank League with victory over Clontarf

Mike Ruddock’s side were the runaway success of the season and had too much for their Northside rivals.

From The Score Miller Time

She’s done it again! Miller hat-trick secures Sevens 1/4 final with All Blacks

Ireland put Japan to the sword but came up just short of an Aussie upset.

From The Score Jacko Vs Madge

Madigan v Jackson: Battle of the outhalves at the RDS

A starting spot as Ireland outhalf on the summer tour could well be at stake.

From The Score Shaggy

Shane Horgan: There were about 300 people at my 1st Leinster game

The former Ireland winger made his provincial debut in 1998.

# rugby - Friday 29 March, 2013

From The Score Wood You Believe This post contains images

Schmidt for Ireland coach and 6 other things we learned from #AskKeith

Former Ireland hooker Keith Wood also believes Paul O’Connell and Simon Zebo will make the Lions tour.

From The Score Domestic Bliss

Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action

Connacht are playing for positions, Ulster and Leinster for top spot and Munster for play-off survival