http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news The news in this feed come from Ireland on RugbyTweets. en-us RugbyTweets http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news http://rugbytweets.com/images/team_logos/204.png Jonny Sexton is among the finest players in Europe according to his Leinster coach Joe Schmidt, who has leapt to the defence of the Ireland fly-half following criticism in the wake of Sunday's defeat to Wales. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644632 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644632 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:11:22 +0000 Toulouse lock Yoann Maestri will make his first start for France after being named as one of four changes to Philippe Saint-André's side for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644558 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644558 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:40:23 +0000 Ireland captain Paul O'Connell refused to point the finger of blame at Stephen Ferris after the flanker's sin binning handed Wales the opportunity they needed to claim victory on Sunday. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644297 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644297 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:40:16 +0000 Declan Kidney felt his side should never have allowed Wales off the hook as Ireland succumbed to a last-minute penalty to lose their RBS 6 Nations opener 23-21 in heartbreaking circumstances. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644148 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644148 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:10:04 +0000 Full-back Rob Kearney is happy just to have the opportunity Ireland's World Cup loss to Wales after a career-threatening knee injury brought home the harsh reality of life without the game. . For more info on the news and updates please visit rugbytweets.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644147 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/644147 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:10:03 +0000 Ireland 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.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643877 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643877 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:15:04 +0000 Ireland 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.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643767 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643767 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:10:03 +0000 Fergus 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.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643709 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643709 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:10:22 +0000 New 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.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643655 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643655 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:10:12 +0000 Wales 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.com http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643410 http://rugbytweets.com/ireland/news/643410 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:40:07 +0000