Ireland 'f-word' volley at boss

5 February 2012, 4:52 pm

STEPHEN IRELAND told his Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish to "f*** off" in a touchline bust-up yesterday... Read More »

Ireland's use of possession became puzzling

5 February 2012, 4:31 pm

Why we elected to kick so much, and in many cases aimlessly, is the puzzle, writesLIAM TOLAND... Read More »

Ireland 21 Wales 23: match report

5 February 2012, 11:13 am

Wales record their third successive victory over Ireland but 'tip tackles' dominate the post-match debate.... Read More »

Wales beats Ireland 23-21 in Six Nations

5 February 2012, 11:02 am

Leigh Halfpenny kicked an last-minute penalty to snatch a dramatic 23-21 victory for Wales over Ireland in the Six Nations opening round on Sunday. A thrilling test was settled in contentious circumstances after flanker Stephen Ferris was penalized for a dangerous tackle on Ian Evans, giving Halfpen... Read More »

Welsh win Six Nations thriller against Ireland

5 February 2012, 9:29 am

Wales recorded their third successive victory over Ireland on Sunday with a last minute penalty by Leigh Halfpenny giving them a 23-21 victory in their Six Nations opener.... Read More »

Ireland bullied and eventually beaten

5 February 2012, 9:22 am

Ireland 21 Wales 23:This will smart horribly from an Irish perspective. Not alone did they lose but it was the manner of their performance that will disappoint almost as much. Ireland were bullied physically on their own patch, the defence a passive line of acquiescence rather than a snarling, aggre... Read More »

Ireland 21-23 Wales

5 February 2012, 9:06 am

Ireland lost their RBS 6 Nations opening clash with Wales in controversial circumstances at Aviva Stadium as a last-minute penalty gave the visitors a two-point victory.... Read More »

Rugby-Wales edge out Ireland in Six Nations classic

5 February 2012, 9:02 am

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RBS 6 Nations preview: Ireland v Wales

5 February 2012, 2:39 am

Ireland have steered clear of the ‘r’ word in the build to the RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales on Sunday.... Read More »

Ireland steady ship late on to grind out the victory

3 February 2012, 4:36 pm

UNDER-20 SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP/Ireland 11 Wales 6:IRELAND WILL need to improve enormously on this showing if they are to have any chance of winning the U-20 Six Nations, but at least they will head to France next weekend on the back of a victory.... Read More »