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Rugby

# rugby - Saturday 11 May, 2013

From The Score Rob Penney backs next generation of Munster stars to confirm revival Red Dawn

Rob Penney backs next generation of Munster stars to confirm revival

The New Zealander admits he was surprised that at least three more Munster men were not included in the Lions squad.

# rugby - Friday 10 May, 2013

From The Score Munster Rugby to make University of Limerick their main training base Rugby
From The Score Craig Gilroy not expecting Lions stand-by role but focused on Ulster success Final Four

Craig Gilroy not expecting Lions stand-by role but focused on Ulster success

“It’s been a good, but also a strange, season.”

# rugby - Thursday 9 May, 2013

From The Score Williams wins Players’ Player of the Year as Henshaw scoops Nevin Spence Award Awards Season

Williams wins Players’ Player of the Year as Henshaw scoops Nevin Spence Award

Simon Zebo won Supporter’s Player of the Year and Donnacha Ryan captured the prize for ‘best undersized tie’.

# rugby - Wednesday 8 May, 2013

From The Score Tom Croft to edge Sean O’Brien out of Lions back row – Scott Quinnell Back To Basics

Tom Croft to edge Sean O’Brien out of Lions back row – Scott Quinnell

The former Wales and Lions international believes Warren Gatland will rely heavily on his touring Welshmen.

From The Score Lions hopefuls Ashton and Robshaw left out of England summer tour Lions 2013

Lions hopefuls Ashton and Robshaw left out of England summer tour

Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care has also been omitted from the two-Test trip to Argentina.

# rugby - Tuesday 7 May, 2013

Eight things we learned about Sean Dunne from his bankruptcy

Former tycoon’s personal finances were detailed in court documents last week

From The Score ‘Rory Best didn’t have anyone fighting his Lions case, others did’ Lions 2013

‘Rory Best didn’t have anyone fighting his Lions case, others did’

Ulster coach Mark Anscombe felt the need to speak up for his hooker following his exclusion for Warren Gatland’s home nations squad.

# rugby - Monday 6 May, 2013

From The Score Ulster desire will lift them from bridemaids to winners – Mark Anscombe Destination Rds

Ulster desire will lift them from bridemaids to winners – Mark Anscombe

The New Zealander believes his team has what it takes to capture the Pro12 title later this month.

From The Score Dear Matt, 5 things you should know about Leinster… Welcome Party

Dear Matt, 5 things you should know about Leinster…

The Australian will have to steady the ship, but the natives will be restless if he can’t get Leinster rockin’ again.

# rugby - Sunday 5 May, 2013

From The Score Fair dinkum: O’Driscoll and O’Connell are Lions the Aussies fear most Lions 2013 This post contains videos

Fair dinkum: O’Driscoll and O’Connell are Lions the Aussies fear most

Lee Grant from Green and Gold Rugby also has his Australian eyes on a couple of physical Welshmen.

From The Score The 7 best dining experiences at Irish sporting events FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

The 7 best dining experiences at Irish sporting events

Have you got your ‘hang’ sandwiches ready?

From The Score Lion O’Brien ready for back row battle Down Under Lions 2013

Lion O’Brien ready for back row battle Down Under

The Leinster and Ireland flanker has some Welshmen to displace if he wants a starting role against the Wallabies.

# rugby - Saturday 4 May, 2013

From The Score 9 Irish Lions off to Australia but only Sexton and Healy guaranteed starters Lions 2013

9 Irish Lions off to Australia but only Sexton and Healy guaranteed starters

Brian O’Driscoll, Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien have good chances but the other Irishmen may be dirt-trackers.

# rugby - Friday 3 May, 2013

From The Score Munster did a good piece of business there – Schmidt on hat-trick hero Conway We'll Miss You

Munster did a good piece of business there – Schmidt on hat-trick hero Conway

The Leinster winger raced in a hat-trick in his team’s 37-19 win. A tantalising wing combination with Simon Zebo looms in 2013/14.

From The Score As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, RaboDirect PRO12 Liveblog This post contains videos

As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, RaboDirect PRO12

Joe Schmidt’s men could clinch a home semi-final by beating the niggly Welshmen.

From The Score Ian Madigan and Luke Marshall only Irishmen on Pro12 Dream Team Dream Weaver

Ian Madigan and Luke Marshall only Irishmen on Pro12 Dream Team

Nick Williams of Ulster also gets the Starting XV nod but Irish representation is down on last season.

From The Score Taoiseach Enda Kenny records farewell message for Eric Elwood Golden Clocks This post contains videos

Taoiseach Enda Kenny records farewell message for Eric Elwood

The Fine Gael leader took time out from running the country to wish the departing Connacht coach well.

# rugby - Thursday 2 May, 2013

From The Score Kieran Marmion ready for Test chance on Ireland summer tour Summer Job

Kieran Marmion ready for Test chance on Ireland summer tour

The Connacht scrumhalf is hoping to be get the international call from interim coach Les Kiss,

From The Score ‘It’s going to take a long time to get completely over it’ – Rory Best on Lions Lions 2013

‘It’s going to take a long time to get completely over it’ – Rory Best on Lions

To make matters worse, the hooker’s prize cows have been struck down with TB.

From The Score Wallabies coach Robbie Deans gets his Lions digs in early Lions Bantz This post contains videos

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans gets his Lions digs in early

The Kiwi expects nothing new from Warren Gatland’s men, all the way down to putting pressure on referees.

# rugby - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

From The Score Lions winger Maitland looking forward to beating cousin Quade Cooper Family Ties

Lions winger Maitland looking forward to beating cousin Quade Cooper

Ever since he lost a race against his older cousin, 19 years ago, the Scottish winger has been plotting revenge.

From The Score Schmidt has a blank piece of paper for his coaching ticket say IRFU Backroom Staff

Schmidt has a blank piece of paper for his coaching ticket say IRFU

The current Leinster coach will try not to raid the province for too much.

From The Score Tommy Bowe goes all ‘Uncle Rico’ in meat-throwing Lions party Lion Heart This post contains videos

Tommy Bowe goes all ‘Uncle Rico’ in meat-throwing Lions party

The Ulster winger paid tribute to Napolean Dynamite after learning of his selection to Warren Gatland’s squad.

From The Score 7 of the best, worst and most bewildering Lions squad decisions Lions 2013

7 of the best, worst and most bewildering Lions squad decisions

Selecting Sam Warburton is a smart move but where are Best, Robshaw and Visser?

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From The Score Gatland reveals Jonny Wilkinson turned down Lions Tour offer Jonny Come Later?

Gatland reveals Jonny Wilkinson turned down Lions Tour offer

A commitment to his club, Toulon, and fitness concerns saw the Englishman step back from the selection picture.

From The Score Leicester confirm Matt O’Connor has held coach talks with Leinster Tigers Tale

Leicester confirm Matt O’Connor has held coach talks with Leinster

Leicester Tigers coach Matt O’Connor is tipped for the role but Les Kiss could also be in the running.

From The Score Mane men: the important points from this morning’s Lions announcement Lions 2013

Mane men: the important points from this morning’s Lions announcement

BOD and POC are among the nine Irish to make the cut — but there’s no place for Best, Zebo, O’Mahony or Ryan.

From The Score As it happened: British and Irish Lions squad announcement Destiny Calling

As it happened: British and Irish Lions squad announcement

Warren Gatland made the call and nine Irishmen answered.

From The Score ‘The lads had me on their shoulders, on a King’s Chair, in Copenhagen Airport’ Lions 2013

‘The lads had me on their shoulders, on a King’s Chair, in Copenhagen Airport’

Former Munster and Ireland flanker David Wallace tells us all about the nerves around Lions selection day.

From The Score When Cheika left there were doubts but we pushed on – McLaughlin Take Me With You

When Cheika left there were doubts but we pushed on – McLaughlin

The flanker is hoping his Leinster teammates can give Joe Schmidt the perfect send-off.

From The Score O’Mahony was Ireland’s best 6 Nations player but he won’t be a Lion Lions 2013

O’Mahony was Ireland’s best 6 Nations player but he won’t be a Lion

The former England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott also has some bad news for England captain Chris Robshaw.

# rugby - Monday 29 April, 2013

From The Score Lions legend ‘Geech’ wants Paul O’Connell to travel to Oz Almost Time

Lions legend ‘Geech’ wants Paul O’Connell to travel to Oz

The former Scotland player and coach has been involved on seven Lions tours.

From The Score O’Connell and O’Driscoll vital for Irish success – Joe Schmidt Irish Totems

O’Connell and O’Driscoll vital for Irish success – Joe Schmidt

The new Ireland coach is eager to keep the forward and backline stars in the green jersey.

From The Score Meet the new boss: the rise and rise of Ireland coach Joe Schmidt Ireland's Call
From The Score Joe Schmidt named as new Ireland head coach Fresh Kiwi

Joe Schmidt named as new Ireland head coach

The New Zealander was officially confirmed to the new role by the IRFU today.

# rugby - Sunday 28 April, 2013

From The Score Opinion: IRFU show Schmidt who’s boss before big announcement Coach In Waiting

Opinion: IRFU show Schmidt who’s boss before big announcement

The Leinster coach has now set three deadlines but he is being made to wait.

From The Score Open thread: Who do you want as your Lions out-half? Your Say

Open thread: Who do you want as your Lions out-half?

Warren Gatland has two excellent options to start at 10 but there is room for one more.

# rugby - Saturday 27 April, 2013

From The Score As it happened: Leinster v Biarritz, Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final Liveblog

As it happened: Leinster v Biarritz, Amlin Challenge Cup Semi Final

If Joe Schmidt’s side could defeat the two-time Heineken Cup finalists they would set up a winner-takes-all clash with Stade Francais.

From The Score Cork Con survive St Mary’s fightback to capture Bateman Cup Keeping It Cork

Cork Con survive St Mary’s fightback to capture Bateman Cup

A Robert Clune try set the side from The Rebel County on their way to victory.