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# aviva-stadium - Monday 20 May, 2013
Kicking king: ‘Life just gets better and better’ for Jonny Wilkinson
The English number 10 says this Heineken Cup victory has in many ways eclipsed his World Cup win.
# aviva-stadium - Saturday 18 May, 2013
As it happened: Clermont Auvergne v Toulon, Heineken Cup final
We were live from L’Aviva Stadium as the Top 14′s finest took aim at the European Cup.
Clermont v Toulon: 3 key battles in winning your 1st Heineken Cup
The French rivals are vying to become their country’s third winner of the European Cup.
# aviva-stadium - 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
# aviva-stadium - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
Football culture? We’ve got plenty… here’s 13 things every Irish soccer fan knows…
‘A nation holds its breath’.
Trap rues lack of experience on another night of hard-luck stories
Giovanni Trapattoni was left to ponder what might have been after Ireland’s 2-2 draw against Austria in Dublin last night.
# aviva-stadium - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
Ireland v Austria: Here’s how the players rated
The Boys in Green faced Austria in a World Cup qualifier this evening.
As it happened: Republic of Ireland v Austria, World Cup qualifier
Here’s how it all unfolded in a World Cup qualifier that neither country could afford to lose.
Trap gambles on make-or-break night for Ireland’s World Cup hopes
Austria are the visitors tonight for a game which Ireland need to win and which Giovanni Trapattoni simply cannot afford to lose.
# aviva-stadium - Monday 25 March, 2013
Ireland v Austria: Trapattoni bets the house on Sammon
Conor Sammon makes his first competitive start against Austria tomorrow night, joining Shane Long in the Irish attack.
Coleman targets home improvement to keep Ireland’s challenge on track
As he prepares to win his 11th Irish cap against Austria tomorrow, Seamus Coleman says he’s taking nothing for granted.
# aviva-stadium - Sunday 24 March, 2013
O’Shea: The job is only half done — we must win on Tuesday night
Friday’s point in Sweden won’t be worth much unless Ireland can follow up by beating Austria, John O’Shea says.
Update: Calf injury to Keane prompts Kevin Doyle recall
Glenn Whelan, who missed Friday’s draw against Sweden, has been passed fit for the World Cup qualifier against Austria.
Ireland near top of world’s list for stadium capacity
Only one country has more seats in its stadiums, proportionate to its population, than Ireland. Can you guess who?
# aviva-stadium - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Ian McGeechan tells Warren Gatland to pick Lions on form not record
That’s not good news for some of Ireland’s hopefuls is it?
# aviva-stadium - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian
The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.
# aviva-stadium - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Opinion: A new set of voices is needed to reboot Irish rugby
‘What value is corporate knowledge when you keep losing?’ ask Whiff of Cordite who think a new broom is required within the game here.
Brian O’Driscoll citing hearing set for tomorrow in London
The Leinster legend was sin-binned in Rome for a stamp on Simone Favaro.
# aviva-stadium - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Declan Kidney: I’ll have to think about new contract
“I’d have to sit down and think about whether I want a new contract,” the Corkman said after the loss in Rome.
Open thread: what’s your verdict on Ireland’s 6 Nations campaign?
Is it the end of the road for Declan Kidney? Did they do as well as expected considering injuries? Have your say.
VIDEO: ‘The Greatest’ — RTÉ tribute to Brian O’Driscoll feels a lot like a goodbye
Let’s watch your best bits, Brian.
Cian Healy unsure of Brian O’Driscoll plans after today’s 6 Nations finale
‘He could go on for a few years so it is however his body feels at the end of it.’
# aviva-stadium - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Italy boss Brunel wary of ‘fighting’ Irish ahead of St Patrick’s weekend tie
“It will probably be O’Driscoll’s final match, so that will add an extra dimension to their game. But overall, Ireland is a team full of good, talented players.”
Jonny Sexton out of trip to Rome, Paddy Jackson to start
The Leinster out half went over on his foot during training this morning.
# aviva-stadium - Monday 11 March, 2013
6 Nations: Ireland to delay Italy team announcement, as potential BOD farewell in the balance
O’Driscoll suffered concussion, a lacerated ear and a dead leg in the 13-13 draw with France over the weekend.
France fightback ends promising night on a dampener for Jamie Heaslip
Ireland lock Donnacha Ryan admitted he was ‘bemused’ by a late decision to penalise the Irish scrum.
# aviva-stadium - Sunday 10 March, 2013
Slippy ball the reason Paddy Jackson opted out of drop goal – Declan Kidney
The pivotal moment arrived with Ireland on the French 22 and leading 13-3 on the scoreboard.
# aviva-stadium - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Open Thread: How do you think Ireland will get on against France this afternoon?
We didn’t think it would be this way.
The Tank needs to be at his unstoppable best to top Picamoles
Sean O’Brien and the French No. 8 face off in a crucial back-row duel.
# aviva-stadium - Friday 8 March, 2013
Opinion: Heaslip and Dusautoir the captaincy odd couple
One man rules by committee while the other calls the shots and overrules his coaches.
French media declare Brian O’Driscoll is ‘dreaming of a winning farewell’
Midi Olympique believe a loss in Dublin may condemn France to the wooden spoon.
Ireland v France: We’ll take 3-0 as well, says under-pressure Declan Kidney
Kidney and his France counterpart Philippe Saint-Andre are desperate for a win in Dublin.
Snapshot: Cian Healy’s jeep gets clamped outside Shelbourne Hotel
French mind-games have sunk to a new low.
# aviva-stadium - Thursday 7 March, 2013
Luke Marshall keen to put ‘surreal’ debut behind him and take on France
The young Ulster centre says Philippe Saint-Andre’s men will be ‘wounded and hurting’ as they hunt for their first points of this year’s tournament.
Paddy Jackson declared fit to start against France
Leinster outhalf Ian Madigan will take his place on the Irish bench for the first time at Test level.
# aviva-stadium - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
Opinion: Injuries and indecision continue to dog Ireland’s 6 Nations campaign
Declan Kidney is not helping matters with muddled messages and contradictions.
Conor Murray: Ireland ready to get over ‘blip’ and get Lansdowne roaring
“We have to show the public that there’s a bit of talent in this team,” declared the scrum-half.
France have a €1m scrummaging machine but we’ve got pride… and Cian Healy
Mike Ross feels the return of his fellow Leinster prop is vital to Ireland’s victory hopes.
# aviva-stadium - Monday 4 March, 2013
Opinion: It’s not the ending he deserved but axing Ronan O’Gara is the right call from Kidney
The Munster great should have went after the World Cup in 2011, say Whiff of Cordite.






















































