Event: Guinness Series test

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

South Africa Press Conference and Squad Training

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Munster focus turns towards Johann van Graan and Zebre

The Munster squad returns to training today ahead of the Guinness PRO14 trip to Italy to face Zebre in 11 days, while the province’s medical staff have received a fresh influx of injured Ireland players.

PaperTalk Extra: Who will want the ball in Copenhagen?

Ireland Squad Training and Press Conference

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Bundee Aki and Darren Sweetnam taking final step on testing Ireland journey

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Warren Gatland sends challenge to Johnny Sexton

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Joe Schmidt may seek extra rest for Johnny Sexton

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Ireland v Australia: how the sides compare

All Blacks ready to rumble and make amends despite the horror of tremors back home

The old cliché that real life tragedy puts sport in perspective has merit and All Blacks Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty were understandably espousing that message yesterday.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2016

Ireland team face the Haka in a shape of eight in memory of Anthony Foley of Munster 5/11/2016

CJ Stander: Anthony Foley pushed me to the next level

It was not just the pre-game tribute to Anthony Foley that inspired Ireland to victory over the All Blacks.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2016

Schmidt: Embrace great expectations

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Fri, 21 Nov, 2014

Referee followed ‘foul play’ protocol in Georgia game

Joe Schmidt last night backed ref JP Doyle’s handling of suspected foul play by a Georgian player on Ireland flanker Dominc Ryan.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2014

Ross targets new two-year contract

Ireland prop Mike Ross is eyeing up a new two-year contract to take him into his late 30s and with the shortage of Test-ready tightheads in these parts there may not be a better time to ask for it.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Jean top man for Munster

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has fond memories of South Africa counterpart Jean de Villiers’ one-season stint at Munster in 2009-10.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Munster captain O’Mahony backs Foley to make step-up for Ireland

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony is backing provincial pack-mate Dave Foley to hit the ground running when the uncapped lock goes into Ireland training camp today ahead of the November Tests.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2014

General Johnny’s homecoming massive boost for Schmidt’s World Cup campaign

Could Joe Schmidt have asked for a better start to the new rugby season than the firm indications his on-field general, Johnny Sexton, will be back on home ground in time for the 2015 World Cup?

Tue, 26 Aug, 2014

Schmidt’s men need a blistering finish

Never mind the fast start that is required of all Test rugby teams.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2014

Ireland await Sexton medical as All Blacks loom

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has until Friday to prove his fitness to face New Zealand, provided he emerges in reasonable shape from today’s medical assessment on an injured hamstring.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2013

O'Brien replaces Leamy in replacements for Boks game

Sean O'Brien has been included in the Ireland replacements for this Saturday's Guinness Series test match against South Africa in Croke Park.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2009