RugbyTweets: IrelandThe news and updates in this feed come from Ireland on RugbyTweets.http://rugbytweets.com//ireland/feed/atom2012-02-04T19:53:50+00:00Ollie Parsleyollie@ollieparsley.comBest plays down Welsh rivalryIreland hooker Rory Best has played down exacting World Cup revenge against Sunday's opponents Wales, instead looking at the bigger picture and replicating the successful 2009 RBS 6 Nations campaign. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6438772012-02-04T16:15:04+00:00Ireland v Wales women's clash abandoned due to frozen pitchIreland Women led Wales 10-3 at half-time when their RBS 6 Nations opener in Ashbourne was called off due to a frozen pitch. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6437672012-02-04T02:10:03+00:00McFadden replaces Earls for IrelandFergus McFadden will start for Ireland against Wales on Sunday in their RBS 6 Nations opener after Keith Earls withdrew from the side. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6437092012-02-03T17:10:22+00:00RBS 6 NATIONS LIVE CHALLENGE COMPANION APP LAUNCHESNew for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations, RBS has launched rugby's first ever interactive in-game companion app, the RBS 6 Nations Live Challenge. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6436552012-02-03T15:10:12+00:00Wales women aim to open account against IrelandWales women head coach Rhys Edwards is targeting three wins in the RBS 6 Nations and wants to kick things off by opening their account against Ireland at Ashbourne on February 3. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6434102012-02-02T19:40:07+00:00O'Connell: New arrival won't affect EarlsStand-in Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell is confident Keith Earls will be a more than adequate replacement for talismanic centre Brian O-Driscoll - partly because of the new arrival in his family life. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6432042012-02-02T09:10:07+00:00Neville eyeing Welsh revengeIreland No. 8 Joy Neville is itching to get started on the 2012 RBS 6 Nations - but that doesn't mean she's expecting an easy ride in their opening clash with Wales. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6430892012-02-01T19:10:11+00:00Ruddock raring to send his Under-20s into battle Ireland Under-20s head coach Mike Ruddock believes his side are raring to go for Friday's opening RBS 6 Nations game against Wales in Athlone. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6430882012-02-01T19:10:09+00:00Kidney vows to take fight to WalesIreland head coach Declan Kidney has promised his side will step onto the offensive in their RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales in Dublin on Sunday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6430112012-02-01T14:40:10+00:00O'Gara eyes another Grand SlamLegendary Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara believes this year's RBS 6 Nations is wide open and has targeted another Grand Slam to avenge their World Cup disappointment. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6423402012-01-31T12:10:12+00:00Coghlan optimistic despite lack of preparationIreland women's captain Fiona Coghlan insists they are geared up for their opening RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales on Friday - but admitted a lack of preparation could thwart their chances. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6421802012-01-30T19:40:39+00:00Kidney settled on O'Driscoll replacementIreland coach Declan Kidney knows only too well the impact of Brian O'Driscoll's absence from the RBS 6 Nations - but insists he hasn't been left wondering where to turn to find his replacement. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6419632012-01-30T12:10:21+00:00D'Arcy eyeing Wales revengeIreland centre Gordon D'Arcy has vowed to right the wrongs of their World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against Wales and claims they are the better team. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6414322012-01-28T13:40:08+00:00O'Connell relishing Welsh rivalry Ireland captain Paul O'Connell admits he is relishing the opportunity to start the RBS 6 Nations Championship against Wales to gain a measure of revenge for their World Cup defeat. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6411832012-01-27T13:40:44+00:00Henderson - Earls can be Ireland's new lucky 13Keith Earls should be anointed as the long-term successor to the king of Irish rugby Brian O'Driscoll according to the Ireland centre's former midfield partner Rob Henderson. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6406522012-01-25T19:40:03+00:00O'Gara relishing battle with SextonRonan O'Gara is relishing going head to head with Jonny Sexton for the Ireland No.10 jersey for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations - claiming he proved his doubters wrong with his form at the World Cup. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6405092012-01-25T11:40:15+00:00Injuries force Kidney into reshuffleIreland have been forced into a trio of changes to their training squad ahead of their opening RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales with Fionn Carr, Craig Gilroy and Jack McGrath all drafted in by coach Declan Kidney. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6402212012-01-24T12:10:17+00:00Zebo reminds Kidney just what he can doSimon Zebo made a point to Ireland boss Declan Kidney ahead of the RBS 6 Nations in the best possible fashion with a stunning hat-trick in Munster's Heineken Cup demolition of Northampton. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6396742012-01-22T13:40:07+00:00Robshaw dejected by Harlequins defeatChris Robshaw, a potential captain for England during the RBS 6 Nations, suffered a chastening experience as his Harlequins side suffered a 9-8 defeat to Connacht to leave their Heineken Cup campaign hanging by a thread. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6393632012-01-21T14:10:12+00:00Ireland appoint Kearney as managerIreland have appointed Michael Kearney as their new rugby manager - just two weeks before the start of the 2012 RBS 6 Nations. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.comhttp://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/6393302012-01-21T12:10:10+00:00