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Leinster through to Challenge Cup final
Leinster will face Stade Francais in the final of the Challenge Cup after thrashing Biarritz in the semi-finals this afternoon.Apr 27, 15:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F11%2Fwarren-gatland-wales.jpg "Wales head coach Warren Gatland after a match on November 24, 2012")
Warren Gatland open to axing captain in Lions tour
Warren Gatland says that he is open to switching captains for the Lions tour's first Test against Brisbane this summer.Apr 1, 15:11
Warren Gatland: 'British and Irish Lions captain might not play'
Warren Gatland says that the captain of the British and Irish Lions will not be guaranteed a place in the starting lineup.Mar 24, 15:13
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Brian O'Driscoll given three-week ban
Brian O'Driscoll's stamp on Italy's Simone Favaro lands the Ireland international a three-week ban.Mar 20, 15:10
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Sir Ian McGeechan picks Sam Warbuton as Lions skipper
Former British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan backs Wales flanker Sam Warburton to be named as the Lions skipper.Mar 19, 14:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F12%2Fbrian-odriscoll-ireland.jpg "Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll in action against France on March 10, 2013")
Declan Kidney: 'Brian O'Driscoll can carry on'
Declan Kidney says that Brian O'Driscoll should be allowed to make a decision regarding his international future in his own time.Mar 19, 06:26
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Brian O'Driscoll facing suspenison
Brian O'Driscoll looks likely to be banned following his stamp on Italy's Simone Favaro.Mar 18, 18:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F08%2Fpaddy-jackson-ireland.jpg "Ireland's Paddy Jackson opens the scoring against Scotland during the Six Nations game on February 24, 2013")
Live Commentary: Italy 22-15 Ireland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from the Six Nations as Italy host Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico.Mar 16, 14:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F07%2Fjamie-heaslip.jpg "Ireland captain Jamie Heaslip poses with the Six Nations trophy on January 23, 2012")
Declan Kidney hails skipper Jamie Heaslip
Declan Kidney says that he has been impressed by Jamie Heaslip since he became Ireland captain.Mar 7, 08:48
Greig Laidlaw kicks Scotland to victory
Scotland come from 8-0 down to take a 12-8 win over Ireland at Murrayfield in the Six Nations.Feb 24, 15:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F08%2Fpaddy-jackson.jpg "Ulster player Paddy Jackson during a game on December 7, 2012")
Brian O'Driscoll backs Paddy Jackson to shine
Brian O'Driscoll believes that Paddy Jackson will rise to the occasion when Ireland face Scotland in the Six Nations on Sunday.Feb 22, 16:31
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Brian O'Driscoll, Sean O'Brien fit for Ireland
Brian O'Driscoll and Sean O'Brien will both be fit for Ireland's Six Nations clash against Scotland on Sunday, according to team manager Mick Kearney.Feb 19, 17:22
Brian O'Driscoll welcomes baby daughter
Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll welcomes a baby girl into his family on the day of his nation's defeat to England.Feb 11, 12:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F05%2Fengland-scotland.jpg "England's Owen Farrell kicks for goal during their match against Scotland on February 2, 2013")
Live Commentary: Ireland 6-12 England - as it happened
Live text commentary of Ireland's game against England in the Six Nations.Feb 10, 14:29
Brian O'Driscoll quiet on retirement rumours
Ireland veteran Brian O'Driscoll refuses to reveal if he will retire at the end of the Six Nations.Feb 6, 18:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F05%2Fireland-wales.jpg "Cian Healy scores for Ireland in their match against Wales on February 2, 2012")
Ireland delay naming squad
Ireland delay naming their squad for next weekend's Six Nations match with England to allow their injured players time to recover.Feb 3, 21:07
Declan Kidney hails "class" Brian O'Driscoll
Ireland coach Declan Kidney describes Brian O'Driscoll's performance in Saturday's Six Nations victory over Wales as "international class".Feb 2, 20:39
Brian O'Driscoll relieved with win
Brian O'Driscoll has said that Ireland's opening game of the Six Nations tournament was a must-win match.Feb 2, 17:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F05%2Frugby-union-ireland-wales.jpg "Ireland's Simon Zebo scoring his side's first try during the RBS 6 Nations match against Wales on February 2, 2013")
Ireland hold on for win over Wales
Ireland withstood a second-half comeback against Wales to get their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start.Feb 2, 15:26
Live Commentary: Wales 22-30 Ireland - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute report of Ireland's win over champions Wales in the Six Nations.Feb 2, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F02%2Frob-kearney-leinster.jpg "Leinster's Rob Kearney scores a try against Scarlets on January 12, 2013")
Leinster edge out Exeter Chiefs
Leinster beat Exeter Chiefs 29-20 in the Heineken Cup.Jan 19, 19:51
Brian O'Driscoll returns for vital Leinster game
Leinster will have Brian O'Driscoll available for their game at Exeter Chiefs this evening after the centre passed a fitness test.Jan 19, 13:04
Brian O'Driscoll ready for Six Nations
Brian O'Driscoll is ready to make his comeback for Leinster following an ankle injury.Dec 29, 15:29
Brian O'Driscoll returns to training
Brian O'Driscoll is nearing a return for Leinster and Ireland.Dec 18, 13:14
Brian O'Driscoll hints at retirement
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll admits that he could retire before the 2015 Rugby World Cup.Dec 4, 12:10
Brian O'Driscoll content with Ireland WC draw
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll admits that their Rugby World Cup draw "could have been worse".Dec 3, 20:25
Brian O'Driscoll: "South Africa deserved victory"
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll admits that South Africa were worthy winners at the Aviva Stadium.Nov 10, 19:59
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Paul O'Connell ruled out of Ireland's opening Autumn Test
Ireland talisman Paul O'Connell is forced out of their opening Autumn International against South Africa with a back injury.Nov 7, 17:34
Brian O'Driscoll, Rory Best ruled out for Ireland
Ireland pair Brian O'Driscoll and Rory Best are both ruled out of their country's upcoming international series.Oct 30, 16:40
New South Wales Waratahs coach plays down Brian O'Driscoll interest
Australian Super Rugby side New South Wales Waratahs are not in contact with Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll, according to coach Michael Cheika.Oct 17, 09:34
Brian O'Driscoll: Scoreline is "embarrassing"
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll describes the 60-0 scoreline in the final Test against New Zealand as "embarrassing".Jun 23, 09:34
Brian O'Driscoll delighted to return
Brian O'Driscoll can't wait to finally make his return for Ireland against New Zealand.Jun 7, 07:33
Simon Zebo and Declan Fitzpatrick set for Ireland debuts
Declan Kidney will hand Simon Zebo and Declan Fitzpatrick their Ireland debuts on Saturday, while Brian O'Driscoll returns to face the All Blacks.Jun 7, 07:10
Brian O'Driscoll: We want to win more
Leinster's Brian O'Driscoll claims that his side want to win more trophies following Saturday's Heineken Cup victory over Ulster.May 19, 18:28
Team News: Brian O'Driscoll, Rob Kearney passed fit for Leinster
Brian O'Driscoll and Rob Kearney shake off injuries to start for Leinster in Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Ulster at Twickenham.May 18, 22:48
Brian O'Driscoll set to return for Leinster
Brian O'Driscoll is set to return for Leinster after missing all of Ireland's Six Nations campaign.Mar 21, 08:50
Paul O'Connell delighted with Italy win
Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell believes that his side's 42-10 victory over Italy puts them in a good position ahead of their rearrangred fixture against France.Feb 25, 18:14
Brian O'Driscoll: 'Surgery was the only option'
Brian O'Driscoll admits that he had little choice but the undergo surgery on a shoulder injury.Nov 7, 19:29
Brian O'Driscoll out for the season
A shoulder operation will prevent Brian O'Driscoll from featuring for the remainder of the season.Nov 7, 15:05
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Geordan Murphy to call time on Ireland career
Geordan Murphy considers retiring from the Ireland squad.Nov 1, 12:16
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