Friday 25 July, 2014
Let’s face it – life is different in the summertime.
Craig Gilroy and Tommy O’Donnell will be among those hoping to play their way into the senior international side.
The former Ulster and Ireland A forward has made the switch from Worcester Warriors.
Ed O’Donoghue cost his Queensland Reds team the game against Melbourne Rebels after tangling with Scott Higginbotham.
The South African born forward played with Ireland Wolfhounds and toured to New Zealand with the senior squad in 2012.
The inside centre played for the Wolfhounds last January and could yet be a long term option for Joe Schmidt’s new midfield.
It was scrappy, but there were plenty of positives from last night’s ‘A’ international.
The former Connacht hooker hits back at the players who claimed Mike McCarthy got just punishment against Ospreys.
The Ulster hooker could yet for his way into Joe Schmidt’s plans for the upcoming tournament.
The 23-year-old Leinster flanker is captain for the clash with the England Saxons this evening.
Joe Schmidt will be a keen spectator as his fringe players take on their English counterparts in Kingsholm.
The Ulster wing is aiming to use his Wolfhounds outing to catapult himself into senior contention this spring.
Robbie Henshaw and Darren Cave have been paired up for the clash with the England Saxons.
Meanwhile, the head coach says he is excited to see Robin Copeland with ball in hand against the Saxons.
Anthony Foley and Neil Doak have named their XV to take on the England Saxons this weekend.
Ireland’s ‘A’ team to face the Saxons is announced today. Here are the men we think deserve the chance to play their way into the senior side.
Keith Earls hobbled out of Munster’s win over Edinburgh with a knee injury.
The gifted playmaker will be leaving Kingsholm, with Leicester heavily rumoured to be his destination.
The former number eight will be assisted by Ulster backs coach Neil Doak.
Connacht coach Eric Elwood confirmed that the fullback’s hand injury should see him miss the province’s final two games.
The coach denied that Ian Madigan was being made to suffer as a result of his versatility.
The only quibble is the fact that Ian Madigan has been named on the bench.
The Munster forward’s industry and dynamism has been rewarded by Declan Kidney.
The final audition for places in the Six Nations squad for Wales takes place in Galway tomorrow night.
Some big names plyed their trade with the A team for years before making the international breakthrough.
Somebody else can hand out the fruit and water. The Irish winger has work to do.
The Connacht fullback is in for a warm reception when he lines up against the Saxons in Galway this weekend.
Ireland’s assistant coach Les Kiss insisted that all players in the ‘A’ squad could still feature against Wales.
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has given youth its chance ahead of the Friday night clash in Galway.
Connacht players such as Robbie Henshaw and Dave McSharry should feature in an enticing line-up.
The Ulsterman’s sights are also on the number 13 jersey for the crucial tie against Argentina next weekend.
Each week, TheScore.ie catches up with an Irish player or coach plying their rugby trade in the Aviva Premiership.
There has been an outpouring of grief across the world following the farming accident in Co Down.
Aviva matches confirmed against Argentina and South Africa and a day at the Park for Wolfhounds
Ireland’s head coach has called for more of the same with a very safe selection for Six Nations.
A CONVICTED MURDERER took two hours to die after being given a lethal injection in Arizona.
It is the second incident in recent months where lethal injection went wrong – another inmate suffered an excruciating attempted execution in Oklahoma.
An investigation is underway into yesterday’s incident, as well as a review of Arizona’s execution process.
Today, we’re asking: Should the US suspend lethal injections?
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