Event: Autumn Tests

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Ireland’s glass is actually half full, not half empty

En route to an audience with Robbie Keane in Crumlin the other day, the journey down the Long Mile Road and past the Half-Way House offered a handy metaphor for where Ireland are at in their Euro 2020 campaign.

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Gloucester boss says team’s heartbeat Cipriani best attacking 10 in England

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Scottish Rugby Union shows faith in Vern Cotter ahead of RWC as coach gets contract until 2017

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Four Edinburgh players called up to Scotland 6N squad

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Best looking to put All Blacks defeat behind him

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Four changes for Scotland

Boost for Munster as Earls and Ryan set for return

Munster have received a potential double boost to their Heineken Cup double-header preparations with Perpignan next month with the possible return of Ireland duo Donnacha Ryan and Keith Earls after injury.

Wed, 20 Nov, 2013

Robinson steps down as Scotland boss

Andy Robinson has resigned as Scotland head coach.

Sun, 25 Nov, 2012

Ross feels Ireland 'beat themselves' in French defeat

Ireland prop Mike Ross has said he was pleased with the performance of their scrum against France in their defeat yesterday, but thinks his side beat themselves in the game.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2011

IRFU announces Guinness sponsorship deal

The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced that Guinness Ireland is the new official sponsor of the three-match Autumn International Series.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2006

Pelous eager to make an impact after lengthy ban

FRANCE captain Fabien Pelous is determined to put his lengthy ban behind him and concentrate on success with his country ahead of their RBS 6 Nations opener with Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2006

Dragons star aims for maximum return against Munster

WALES star Ceri Sweeney believes Newport Gwent Dragons are facing one of the “biggest challenges in Europe” ahead of a Heineken Cup fortnight against Munster.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2005

Internationals cut options for Munster squad

DECLAN Kidney has named a 27-strong squad from which the side will be selected for the Celtic League game against the Cardiff Blues at The Arms Park tomorrow (7.30pm).

Thu, 03 Nov, 2005

Autumn Tests took their toll but all is not lost, says Gaffney

DOWNHEARTED, yes. Desperate, no.

Sat, 04 Dec, 2004

Eddie wary of using Tests to blood players

Ireland boss Eddie O’Sullivan admits he is wary of using Test matches to try out promising players on the fringe of selection and laments the end of ’A’ internationals.

Wed, 24 Nov, 2004

Cash crisis hits Scottish Rugby Union

The Scottish Rugby Union have been hit by a major financial crisis with 20 jobs set to be lost.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2003