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Schmidt next in laighean for Ireland

Schmidt next in laighean for Ireland

The IRFU has today confirmed Joe Schmidt as the new head coach of the Irish rugby team.

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Wasteful Ireland pays the price

Wasteful Ireland pays the price

Scotland overcame a horrible first-half performance to beat Ireland 12-8 in the RBS Six Nations at Murrayfield, with Greig Laidlaw kicking all their points.

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Coming to a TV screen near you: Tommy Bowe and his body

Coming to a TV screen near you: Tommy Bowe and his body

For the first time in history, there is a distinct possibility that more women than men will be tuning in to watch a sports-related documentary on Sunday February 24 at 21:30 as Ulster and Ireland star, Tommy  Bowe, is the subject of a sports science programme that will be aired by RTE.

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Ireland v. Wales

Ireland v. Wales: A tale of two halves as Ireland edge thriller

Ireland mixed panache with power to beat Wales 30-22 in a pulsating opening match of the Six Nations on Saturday, condemning the beleaguered holders to an eighth straight loss and already leaving their title defense in disarray.

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Star player Jonathan Sexton set to leave lion's den

Star player Jonathan Sexton set to leave lion’s den

Leinster fans everywhere were gutted to hear the news that star player Jonathan Sexton has decided not to renew his contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union and will leave Leinser to join French side Racing Metro.

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Out of form Leinster keeps the dream alive

Out of form Leinster keeps the dream alive

Leinster reignited their Heineken Cup dream with a 33-14 bonus-point win over the Scarlets, which kept their four from five Heineken Cup hopes alive.

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A year in Irish sports

A year in Irish sports

The year 2012 has been incredible for Irish athletes across all sports and Irish sports in general. We have been through unbelievable highs and devastating lows; we’ve lifted trophies in every corner of the world; and lifted the far more important ones much closer to home. In this post, we will be looking at all the sporting highs for Ireland in the last 12 months.

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Leinster left feeling blue as Clermont take spoils

Leinster left feeling blue as Clermont take spoils

Clermont Auvergne pulled clear at the top of Heineken Cup Pool 5 with a 15-12 victory over defending champions Leinster at the Stade Marcel Michelin.

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Ireland to face familiar foes in next World Cup

Ireland to face familiar foes in next World Cup

Ireland has been drawn into, what is now being called, the ‘6 Nations’ group for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.

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Leinster pick up league form before French trip

Fergus McFadden scored two of Leinster’s five tries as they earned a bonus point win over Italian club Zebre in Saturday’s Pro12 match at the RDS.

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