http://rugbytweets.com/ireland The news and updates in this feed come from Ireland on RugbyTweets. en-us RugbyTweets http://rugbytweets.com/ireland http://rugbytweets.com/images/team_logos/204.png Jonny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara have been compared and contrasted for many years as they have battled for the Ireland fly-half jersey. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/838342 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/838342 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:15:07 +0100 Acting Ireland head coach Les Kiss has confirmed he will continue to remain part of the national fold even when new boss Joe Schmidt takes over after the forthcoming tour of the USA and Canada. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/838341 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/838341 Wed, 22 May 2013 08:15:06 +0100 Acting Ireland head coach Les Kiss has named six uncapped players for their tour of North America and hopes their exposure to international rugby can help the incoming Joe Schmidt. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/837430 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/837430 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:15:02 +0100 Ireland's most capped player Ronan O'Gara has hung up his playing boots and will coach at French side Racing Metro next season. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/837188 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/837188 Sun, 19 May 2013 07:45:04 +0100 Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip has expressed his delight that Brian O'Driscoll has decided to extend his playing career for at least another season. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/836925 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/836925 Fri, 17 May 2013 20:45:02 +0100 Brian O'Driscoll is set for one more tilt at the RBS 6 Nations after agreeing a new one-year deal with the IRFU, ensuring he will play a key role in Joe Schmidt's first season at Ireland's helm. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/836505 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/836505 Thu, 16 May 2013 20:15:04 +0100 Ireland winger Tommy Bowe admits he's desperate to make up for missing out on the RBS 6 Nations by playing a starring role on this summer's British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/836093 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/836093 Wed, 15 May 2013 20:20:04 +0100 Ireland fly-half Jonny Sexton is praying his injury woes are behind him ahead of two cup finals with club side Leinster and a summer abroad with the British and Irish Lions. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/836092 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/836092 Wed, 15 May 2013 20:20:03 +0100 Paddy Jackson admits it has been a struggle to bounce back from his maiden appearances in an Ireland jersey but it is something he is determined to do - and with success too. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/835292 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/835292 Mon, 13 May 2013 20:15:02 +0100 Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt has allayed any concern over Brian O'Driscoll's fitness despite seeing the centre limp off with a back problem in the first half of this weekend's PRO12 semi-final. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/834894 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/834894 Sun, 12 May 2013 19:55:05 +0100 Ireland full-back Rob Kearney has admitted he has been adopting a policy of safety first as he looks rediscover his best form on the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/834609 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/834609 Sat, 11 May 2013 19:45:03 +0100 Full-back Geordan Murphy, who the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam in 2009, has confirmed he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/832837 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/832837 Tue, 07 May 2013 18:50:02 +0100 He may be the oldest member of the squad and a former captain, but Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll admits he was in the dark over his British and Irish Lions selection just like everyone else. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/832411 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/832411 Mon, 06 May 2013 19:15:03 +0100 Former Australian head coach Eddie Jones believes Paul O'Connell will find the British & Irish Lions' trip Down Under this summer tougher than ever. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/832173 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/832173 Sun, 05 May 2013 18:50:03 +0100 Sean O'Brien admits he's bidding for a British & Irish Lions berth anywhere across the back row after being selected as one of nine Men in Green for the trip to Australia. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/831024 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/831024 Thu, 02 May 2013 18:50:02 +0100 Ireland's Paul O'Connell admits he is just happy to be part of the British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour to Australia and had not even contemplated the captaincy. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/830609 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/830609 Wed, 01 May 2013 18:45:03 +0100 Incoming Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is hoping Brian O'Driscoll will play on for his country after being named in the British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/830206 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/830206 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:45:05 +0100 Joe Schmidt has spoken of his pride after it was confirmed he will replace Declan Kidney as Ireland's head coach. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/829734 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/829734 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:45:02 +0100 Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara admits he is no closer to a decision on his retirement after he and his Munster teammates came up agonisingly short in their Heineken Cup semi-final. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/829222 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/829222 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:45:02 +0100 The battle for the Ireland No.10 jersey is in safe hands according to Joe Schmidt, who believes Ian Madigan and Jonny Sexton offer the perfect selection dilemma. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/828538 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/828538 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:15:02 +0100