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Kearney puts hand up for Ireland captaincy
December 16, 2011, 11:36 am sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Rob Kearney admits he might not be best placed to take over from Brian O'Driscoll but says he would jump at the chance to captain Ireland at the forthcoming RBS Six Nations. » read full article
Smal in the running for South Africa job
December 15, 2011, 11:36 am sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Ireland's preparations for their upcoming RBS 6 Nations campaign could be hurt after forwards coach Gert Smal emerged as a leading contender for the vacant South African head coach position. » read full article
It's 100 not out for tireless O'Gara
December 13, 2011, 1:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara insists he has plenty more left in the tank after clocking up his 100th Heineken Cup appearance for Munster at the weekend. » read full article
Banahan try in vain as Bath succumb to Sexton's boot
December 12, 2011, 5:07 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
England wing Matt Banahan did his RBS 6 Nations selection hopes no harm when powering over for yesterday's only try in Leinster's 13-18 Heineken Cup victory over Bath. » read full article
Farrell puts hand up for starring RBS 6 Nations role
December 11, 2011, 1:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Owen Farrell added further weight behind his inclusion for England's 2012 RBS 6 Nations squad as he kicked Saracens to a Heineken Cup victory over Ospreys. » read full article
Marler crocked as Quins lose unbeaten run
December 10, 2011, 5:37 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Harlequins lost England hopeful Joe Marler as they slipped to a first defeat of the season going down 21-10 to Toulouse at the Stoop. » read full article
Planté helps Perpignan past Prato
December 10, 2011, 4:07 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Adrien Planté pushed his case for a place in France coach Philippe St Andre's first RBS 6 Nations squad with a try-scoring display in Perpignan's crushing 54-20 European Challenge Cup defeat of Cavalieri Prato. » read full article
Caldwell eager for international return
December 9, 2011, 5:36 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Irish lock Ryan Caldwell is desperate to reignite his international career in time for the RBS 6 Nations after his summer move to Bath. » read full article
O'Connell backing O'Gara to come up big when called upon
December 8, 2011, 1:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Paul O'Connell insists Munster teammate Ronan O'Gara's tough mental strength could be Ireland's secret weapon in the 2012 RBS 6 Nations. » read full article
Breaks are bring the Best out of me, says Rory
December 7, 2011, 1:07 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Hooker Rory Best believes he will still be firing on all cylinders for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations thanks to the IRFU's enforced breaks this season. » read full article
Visser the hat-trick hero for Edinburgh
December 4, 2011, 11:06 am sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Dutch winger Tim Visser did his chances of a Scotland call-up no harm at all by running in a hat-trick as Edinburgh produced one of the performances of the RaboDirect PRO12 weekend, downing Aironi 50-10. » read full article
Magic million mark in sight for grand old championship
December 3, 2011, 12:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
The RBS 6 Nations has an endless capacity for dealing in numbers which other international sports events can only dream about. » read full article
O'Driscoll backed to make recovery from career-threatening injury
November 30, 2011, 12:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Ireland lock Leo Cullen insists captain Brian O'Driscoll will make a full and speedy recovery from his career-threatening shoulder injury. » read full article
Versatile McFadden wants central role with Ireland
November 29, 2011, 12:36 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Fergus McFadden is convinced he can do a job for Ireland at either inside or outside centre in the forthcoming 2012 RBS 6 Nations. » read full article
O'Driscoll won't budge for Ireland's youngsters
November 28, 2011, 3:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Mick O'Driscoll might have missed out on Ireland's World Cup squad but he is determined not to throw in the towel to the young guns just yet. » read full article
Stringer flying the Irish flag at Twickenham
November 25, 2011, 11:36 am sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Ireland's Peter Stringer will be looking to kick-start his career when he lines up as the Emerald Isle's only representative for the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday. » read full article
Scrum-half Marshall eyes Ireland call-up
November 24, 2011, 3:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Ulster scrum-half Paul Marshall is hoping an extended run in the side can see him force his way into the Ireland reckoning in time for the 2012 RBS Six Nations. » read full article
O'Sullivan keen on England job
November 24, 2011, 1:36 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
While the candidates for the England job are dropping like flies, former Ireland boss Eddie O'Sullivan has stated his interest in the position. » read full article
BBC extend deal to cover RBS 6 Nation until 2017
November 23, 2011, 6:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
BBC Director of Sport Barbara Slater has expressed her delight after the Corporation extended their deal to show the RBS 6 Nations until 2017. » read full article
Ireland internationals shine in Leinster romp
November 21, 2011, 2:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Leinster's Irish internationals flexed their muscles as Glasgow Warriors were blown away in an all-action first-half at the RDS in the Heineken Cup holders' 38-13 victory. » read full article
Wallace faces lengthy spell on sidelines
November 18, 2011, 7:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Paddy Wallace has been dealt an injury blow in the build up to the 2012 RBS 6 Nations after it was revealed he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. » read full article
Boss heralds McFadden and O'Malley the future of Ireland
November 15, 2011, 11:36 am sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Former Ireland scrum-half Isaac Boss has challenged Fergus McFadden and Eoin O'Malley to prove themselves as the future of Irish rugby in the absence of Brian O'Driscoll. » read full article
Sexton on target to break Montpellier hearts
November 13, 2011, 4:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton landed a dramatic stoppage time penalty to snatch a 16-16 draw for Leinster away to last season's Top 14 runners-up Montpellier. » read full article
O'Brien ready to fill O'Driscoll void for club and country
November 11, 2011, 12:06 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Sean O'Brien believes he can fill the void left by injured Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll for both club and country. » read full article
O'Connell tips O'Driscoll to return stronger than ever
November 10, 2011, 2:36 pm sourced from feedproxy.google.com
Paul O'Connell is confident Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll will bounce back from his career-threatening injury, insisting he will return stronger than ever. » read full article
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