Ireland spurred on by England rivalry

Rob Kearney insists Ireland will feed off their enduring rivalry with England when they clash in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations showdown at Twickenham.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012 - 07:12

Rob Kearney insists Ireland will feed off their enduring rivalry with England when they clash in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations showdown at Twickenham.

Declan Kidney's side are determined to celebrate St Patrick’s Day by continuing their mastery of a fixture that has seen them win seven of the last eight championship meetings.

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Courts Rugby Six Nations Place: Twickenham Place: France Person: Rob Kearney Person: Declan Kidney Person: Kearney Event: RBS 6 Event: St Patrick’s Day Organisation: Ireland Organisation: England Organisation: Lions Organisation: Leinster Organisation: Six Nations’Organisation: Wales Organisation: Welsh Organisation: France

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