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Irish camp 'very disappointed' by citing of 'exemplary' Ferris

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

IRELAND flanker Stephen Ferris and the management are "very disappointed" that he was cited to appear before an Independent Disciplinary Committee in London at lunchtime today.

Officials set for rap over tip-tackles

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

THE International Rugby Board's disciplinary procedure, and two of England's top referees, were likely to be under nearly as much scrutiny as Bradley Davies and Stephen Ferris in London today when a Six Nations committee dealt with the controversial issue of tip-tackling.

Kirwan keen on Ulster's top job

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

FORMER All Black John Kirwan last night revealed he would be interested in becoming Ulster's new coach when the post is vacated by Brian McLaughlin in the summer.

Scots hail Parks after No 10 ends Test career

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

SCOTLAND coach Andy Robinson paid tribute to the retiring Dan Parks as he signalled his readiness to turn to a new generation of fly-halves in Sunday's Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff.

Jones could be forced into second-row role

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

RYAN JONES could find himself pressed into second-row duty when Wales continue their Six Nations campaign against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

Cronin: We can steal it in Paris

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

HOOKER Seán Cronin is "under no illusion about how tough a place" Paris has become for Ireland over the last 40 years.

Ferris tackle in grey area when it comes to citing

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:05:01 +0000

IRELAND'S Stephen Ferris had to wait with bated breath until 3pm this afternoon to discover whether he had been cited for his tackle on Ian Evans.

Under-fire Kidney admits 'buckets to work on' for French exam

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:05:01 +0000

IRELAND'S Six Nations squad will reconvene tomorrow to prepare for a major character test -- tackling tournament favourites France in Paris.

Brad may be a new thorn in our side

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:05:01 +0000

COACH Joe Schmidt has admitted that All Black World Cup winner Brad Thorn is "keen" to come to Leinster on a three-month contract.

Kidney: We can hit back and win title

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

Coach Declan Kidney refuses to give up on the Six Nations title despite Ireland's controversial 23-21 defeat by Wales.

BOD lift

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:05:01 +0000

IRELAND captain Brian O'Driscoll could be on course for a sensational return to rugby in April

'We blame ourselves'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

ALL picture, no sound. That was the distinct impression given by centre Fergus McFadden of the immediate atmosphere, or lack of it, in the Ireland dressing-room minutes after Leigh Halfpenny kicked Wales to a 23-21 victory in the Six Nations.

French 'need aggression'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

France boss Phillipe Saint-Andre has urged his players to show more aggression after keeping faith in the squad that beat Italy for next Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland at the Stade de France in Paris.

Flood 'must fight for spot'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

Stuart Lancaster warned Toby Flood he cannot expect to walk straight back into the England team for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy.

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