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# wales - Thursday 17 May, 2012

From The Score Fitness Test

Sam Warburton close to Wales return

17/05/12 146 Views No Comments

Welsh skipper has been sidelined since March after injuring a nerve in his shoulder in a game against France.

# wales - Tuesday 15 May, 2012

From The Score Euro 2020

FAI confirm interest in hosting Euro 2020 with Scotland and Wales

15/05/12 1,307 Views 19 Comments

The three associations are putting forward an ‘expression of interest’ to host the tournament in eight years’ time.

From The Score Talks

Ireland could make joint bid for Euro 2020 with Wales and Scotland

15/05/12 1,700 Views 25 Comments

Stewart Regan, chief executive of the SFA, has admitted that the possibility of launching a bid has been discussed.

# wales - Friday 11 May, 2012

From The Score Last Four

RaboDirect Pro12 semi-final preview: Ospreys v Munster

11/05/12 180 Views No Comments

“We seem to have a knack of beating Munster,” says Ospreys coach Steve Tandy ahead of this evening’s knock-out clash.

# wales - Wednesday 9 May, 2012

From The Score Stagnant

As you were: Ireland remain 18th in world rankings

09/05/12 277 Views 1 Comment

Given the lack of international games this month, there are few changes in May’s table.

Books

Over half of Irish people use public libraries – survey

09/05/12 1,800 Views 24 Comments

A study in the UK has found that more than three-quarters of people in Ireland believe libraries are either ‘very important’ or ‘essential’.

# wales - Saturday 5 May, 2012

Tragedy

Irish soldier killed on army firing range

05/05/12 11,411 Views 48 Comments

Michael Maguire, from west Cork, died in an accident during live-fire exercises with the Royal Irish Regiment.

From The Daily Edge Career Change

Goldie Lookin’ Chain member elected Labour councillor in Wales

05/05/12 3,679 Views 8 Comments

Yes, really.

# wales - Wednesday 2 May, 2012

From The Score Crucible

Matthew Stevens clinches impressive win over friend Ryan Day

02/05/12 117 Views No Comments

The former runner-up rattled off 11 frames on the trot to see off his fellow Welshman.

# wales - Friday 27 April, 2012

From The Score Munster A

Munster welcome Welsh side to Cork for British & Irish Cup final

27/04/12 305 Views No Comments

The ‘A’ team are in action this evening against Cross Keys and Sky Sports cameras will capture the action.

# wales - Monday 23 April, 2012

From Business ETC Cable Ties

EirGrid laying underwater cable for Ireland-to-Wales interconnector

23/04/12 2,288 Views 12 Comments

The East West Interconnector will facilitate the transfer of energy between Ireland and Britain.

# wales - Friday 20 April, 2012

From The Score So Long This post contains videos

“Shane! Come back!”: Gunslinging winger Williams not ready to retire yet

20/04/12 370 Views No Comments

The Welsh wizard will line-out for the Ospreys at Liberty Stadium tonight but wants to prolong that long walk into the sunset.

# wales - Thursday 19 April, 2012

From The Score Caretaker

Rob Howley named caretaker Wales coach

19/04/12 190 Views No Comments

Interim coach named for the Six Nations’ champions tour of Australia.

# wales - Friday 6 April, 2012

From The Score Key Battles

Leinster versus Cardiff: 3 key battles for the quarter-final clash

06/04/12 239 Views No Comments

Scrum and breakdown will be key at the Aviva but can Brian O’Driscoll shimmy through the Jamie Roberts sized gap in Cardiff’s midfield

# wales - Tuesday 3 April, 2012

From The Score Blow

Roberts to miss Leinster game, ruled out for season

03/04/12 169 Views No Comments

The centre is also out of Wales’ summer tour of Australia, having opted to undergo surgery.

# wales - Monday 2 April, 2012

From The Score Reflecting This post contains videos

WATCH: Les Kiss explains what went wrong in the Six Nations

02/04/12 500 Views No Comments

The Ireland assistant coach admitted “confidence dropped” against England.

# wales - Friday 30 March, 2012

From The Score Winning

Vainikolo double inspires Connacht to impressive victory

30/03/12 507 Views No Comments

Eric Elwood’s side won in Wales for only the second time since 2004, largely thanks to two tries from Fetu’u Vainikolo.

# wales - Monday 26 March, 2012

From The Score The Tourist

Mane man: Gatland offered top Lions job

26/03/12 262 Views No Comments

The WRU have confirmed today they gave permission to the British and Irish Lions’ board to speak to Gatland.

# wales - Sunday 25 March, 2012

From The Score Lions Tour 2013

Reports: Gatland set to be announced as Lions coach early next month

25/03/12 337 Views 2 Comments

The Telegraph states that the Welsh boss is in the final stages of agreeing a deal that will see him temporarily part company with the WRU.

# wales - Tuesday 20 March, 2012

From The Score Priorities

Alex Cuthbert plans to pay off student loan with Grand Slam bonus

20/03/12 746 Views No Comments

Wales’ hero against France may also be in the market for a new motor.

# wales - Tuesday 13 March, 2012

From The Score Six Nations

Saint-Andre shuffles France pack for Cardiff trip

13/03/12 117 Views No Comments

Of Saint-Andre’s six changes the most notable is that of 19-year-old Clermont back Jean-Marcellin Buttin, who has been called up for the first time.

# wales - Saturday 10 March, 2012

From The Score Minute-by-Minute

As it happened: Wales v Italy, Six Nations

10/03/12 3,467 Views 3 Comments

Wales welcomed Italy to Cardiff this afternoon. We liveblogged the 80 minutes so read how the game unfolded here…

# wales - Wednesday 7 March, 2012

From The Score Shop Talk

Scotland encounter is far from meaningless, insists Kidney

07/03/12 1,880 Views 4 Comments

The Ireland coach also admitted Donnacha Ryan was unlucky not to have featured more prominently until now.

# wales - Tuesday 6 March, 2012

From The Score PRODIGAL

A sort of homecoming: Bowe re-signs with Ulster

06/03/12 3,414 Views 15 Comments

The prolific Ireland winger has signed a three-year deal to play with the northern province where he made his name.

# wales - Monday 5 March, 2012

RIP This post contains videos

Dad’s Army actor Philip Madoc dies, aged 77

05/03/12 4,160 Views 13 Comments

The Welsh actor died after a short illness.

Domestic Violence

‘Clare’s Law’ gives info on violent partners

05/03/12 2,780 Views 7 Comments

The pilot scheme means that people living in certain parts of England and Wales can request police information about whether their parter has a history of domestic violence.

# wales - Friday 2 March, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Friday

02/03/12 3,037 Views No Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

# wales - Monday 27 February, 2012

From The Score Starting XV

Six Nations: Team of the week

27/02/12 843 Views No Comments

Only a few can rise to be named the best of the best in The Score’s team of the week.

# wales - Friday 24 February, 2012

From The Score Provincial

Pro12 cheat sheet: Your guide to the provincial rugby action

24/02/12 271 Views No Comments

Three provinces play at home tonight. All in all, it’s a big weekend of oval ball action.

# wales - Thursday 23 February, 2012

From The Score Unbeaten

Six Nations: Tuilagi back to make a splash for England

23/02/12 159 Views No Comments

The Leicester centre is one of four changes as England gear up to face tournament-favourites, Wales, at Twickenham.

# wales - Wednesday 22 February, 2012

Wales

Man sentenced to 35 years for murder, rape of pregnant teen

22/02/12 8,548 Views 35 Comments

Nikitta Grender, 19, was eight months pregnant when she was assaulted and fatally stabbed in her home in Newport, Wales.

# wales - Sunday 12 February, 2012

From The Score Minute-by-Minute

6N As It Happened: Wales v Scotland

12/02/12 1,715 Views 1 Comment

Wales will be anxious to maintain form after their win over Ireland but they face a Scottish side determined to get off the mark…

# wales - Friday 10 February, 2012

From The Score Conjecture

Ref right to penalise Ferris, insists Warburton

10/02/12 534 Views No Comments

The Wales captain has claimed his side deserved the last-minute penalty that led to their victory.

# wales - Sunday 5 February, 2012

Daily Fix This post contains videos

The Daily Fix: Sunday

05/02/12 4,797 Views No Comments

Your evening round-up of the day’s main news…

From The Score Twittersphere This post contains images

‘Tbowe time’ and other phenomena: how Twitter reacted to Ireland v Wales

05/02/12 1,010 Views No Comments

Here’s what the great and the good thought of this afternoon’s game.

# wales - Thursday 2 February, 2012

From Business ETC Jobs

78 jobs to go with loss of €30m as Cork-Swansea ferry ends service

02/02/12 2,912 Views 43 Comments

Fastnet Line will now be placed in receivership or liquidation, depending on the judge’s decision, the company has said.

# wales - Friday 27 January, 2012

From The Score Health Scare

Wales’ Rhys Thomas has ‘successful’ heart surgery

27/01/12 698 Views No Comments

The Johannesburg-born prop was taken to hospital after falling ill in training.

# wales - Wednesday 18 January, 2012

From The Score Top Job

Wales football chiefs to name Speed’s successor tomorrow

18/01/12 172 Views No Comments

Chris Coleman likely to be unveiled as national team manager, at press conference tomorrow.

# wales - Tuesday 17 January, 2012

From The Daily Edge Explainer This post contains videos

Get it right: the guide to Britain and Ireland

17/01/12 19,264 Views 121 Comments

Simply brilliant.

# wales - Saturday 24 December, 2011

From The Score Setback

Roberts a doubt for Wales’ Six Nations campaign

24/12/11 254 Views No Comments

The centre was injured in the Cardiff Blues’ 28-9 defeat of Newport Gwent Dragons, in a game that also featured Gavin Henson’s debut at full-back.

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A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

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