Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018
Beirne back as Ireland take on the United States
Head coach Joe Schmidt has made 14 changes from the side that beat New Zealand.
Nov 22, 14:39
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Tadhg Beirne will be itching to take on the USA, says club-mate Niall Scannell
Beirne did not feature in Ireland's victories over Argentina and New Zealand.
Nov 21, 15:36
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Ireland scrum-half Marmion racing to be fit for Six Nations after ankle surgery
British and Irish Lions back-rower Sean O'Brien is also a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations defence with a broken arm.
Nov 20, 14:22
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The major talking points ahead of Ireland's clash with New Zealand in Dublin
The All Blacks are ranked number one in the world rankings with Joe Schmidt's side second.
Nov 16, 16:33
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Dan Leavy forced out of Ireland's All Blacks clash
Josh Van Der Flier comes in for the highly-anticipated Dublin encounter.
Nov 16, 14:13
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Marmion warns All Blacks not to target Ireland team-mate Aki
The tourists have singled out the New Zealand-born centre ahead of the meting between the two sides in Dublin.
Nov 16, 10:21
 Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Ireland boss Schmidt defends Aki's commitment
The Connacht powerhouse Aki will face the All Blacks for the first time.
Nov 15, 15:18
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Schmidt sees next two matches as yardstick for Ireland's World Cup chances
They host Argentina and New Zealand on successive Saturdays.
Nov 9, 01:01
 Joe Schmidt, the Ireland head coach looks on during the International match between Ireland and New Zealand All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium on November 24, 2013
Ireland boss Schmidt caught out by Argentina line-up
Mario Ledesma picked lock Guido Petti in a back-row position.
Nov 8, 16:33
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Joe Schmidt unsure how to fit in Ireland trio
Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki will start in the midfield against Argentina, with Garry Ringrose injured.
Nov 8, 16:09
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Eddie Jones: 'England are missing leaders'
England coach Eddie Jones says that his side are lacking in "leaders" following their Six Nations humiliation.
Mar 19, 12:48
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Ireland make light work of Scotland in Six Nations
Ireland surge 10 points clear of England at the top of the Six Nations table thanks to their 28-8 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Mar 10, 16:16
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Robbie Henshaw ruled out for rest of Six Nations
Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw is ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations after undergoing an operation on a dislocated shoulder.
Feb 12, 14:20
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Ireland score eight tries to ease past Italy in Six Nations
Ireland score eight tries as they ease to a 56-19 bonus-point win over Italy in Dublin in the second round of the Six Nations on Saturday afternoon.
Feb 10, 16:04
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Johnny Sexton returns for Ireland against France
Johnny Sexton returns to the Ireland starting lineup after a calf injury in one of three changes to the side ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with France.
Feb 23, 14:16
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Joe Schmidt expecting New Zealand backlash
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt warns his players to expect a backlash from New Zealand when they meet in Dublin, having beaten the world champions earlier this month.
Nov 13, 20:11
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Jordi Murphy ruled out for up to nine months
Ireland and Leinster number eight Jordi Murphy is ruled out for up to nine months after damaging his ACL during the historic 40-29 win over New Zealand in Chicago.
Nov 7, 21:55
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Ireland earn historic win over New Zealand
Ireland record their first ever victory over New Zealand courtesy of a thrilling 40-29 victory over the world champions in Chicago.
Nov 5, 22:07
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Joe Schmidt signs three-year contract extension
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt signs a three-year contract extension to keep him in charge of the team until after the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Oct 24, 14:34
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Waikato Chiefs confirm interest in Ireland coach Joe Schmidt
Waikato Chiefs CEO Andrew Flaxman confirms interest in appointing Ireland coach Joe Schmidt.
Jul 10, 19:10
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South Africa survive Ireland onslaught to win three-match series
Ireland miss the chance to register a historic series win in South Africa with a narrow defeat in Port Elizabeth.
Jun 25, 17:10
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Keith Wood: 'Warren Gatland, Eddie Jones dream British and Irish Lions pairing'
Former British and Irish Lions star Keith Wood backs Warren Gatland and Eddie Jones to take charge of the side for next year's New Zealand tour.
Jun 24, 13:53
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Jared Payne out of third Ireland Test against South Africa
Tiernan O'Halloran replaces the injured Jared Payne at full-back for Ireland's series decider against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Jun 23, 17:09
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Rory Best: 'Mistakes cost Ireland victory over South Africa'
Rory Best suggests that Irish mistakes cost them the chance to beat South Africa in the second Test.
Jun 18, 19:41
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South Africa come from behind to beat Ireland and level Test series
South Africa score four second-half tries against a shellshocked Ireland to record a series-levelling 32-26 victory in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Jun 18, 17:11
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Joe Schmidt defends CJ Stander red card against South Africa
Joe Schmidt defends CJ Stander over his red card during Ireland victory against South Africa in the first Test.
Jun 12, 15:49
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Ireland hold on with 14 men to seal historic first win in South Africa
Ireland clinch a remarkable first ever Test win in South Africa by beating the Springboks 26-20, despite CJ Stander's 23rd-minute red card.
Jun 11, 19:21
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Cian Healy "confident" of picking up first Six Nations win of season
Ireland prop Cian Healy insists that his side are "very confident" of picking up their first win of this year's Six Nations tournament when they host Italy.
Mar 9, 15:42
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Rory Best takes over Ireland captaincy
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt picks Rory Best to captain the team for their Six Nations opener against Wales next month.
Jan 20, 14:54
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Andy Farrell to become Ireland defence coach
Former England assistant Andy Farrell will join the Ireland set-up as defence coach after the Six Nations.
Jan 6, 15:41
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Mike Ross to miss Ireland Six Nations opener?
Tighthead prop Mike Ross is a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales on February 7 having sustained a serious hamstring tear.
Dec 22, 18:47
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Iain Henderson to miss Ireland Six Nations campaign?
Iain Henderson faces up to six months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, according to Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss.
Dec 8, 22:38
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Brian Moore calls for English head coach
Former England hooker Brian Moore urges the RFU to appoint an Englishman as Stuart Lancaster's successor.
Nov 11, 19:30
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Joe Schmidt rules out Ireland departure
Joe Schmidt says that he is "absolutely committed" to staying on as Ireland's head coach.
Oct 24, 13:55
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Nathan White backs Joe Schmidt to recover from Rugby World Cup exit
Nathan White tips Ireland coach Joe Schmidt to bounce back from Ireland's Rugby World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina.
Oct 18, 18:29
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Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt praises Argentina, Nicolas Sanchez in particular
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt praises Argentina, and fly-half Nicolas Sanchez in particular, after the Pumas beat his side 43-20 in their World Cup quarter-final.
Oct 18, 17:50
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Joe Schmidt: 'Ireland tried too hard against Argentina'
Joe Schmidt admits that Ireland did not start as they wanted against Argentina in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 15:26
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Ireland's quarter-final hoodoo strikes again as they crash out to Argentina
Argentina beat Ireland 43-20 at the Millennium Stadium to book their place in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 13:58
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Half-Time Report: Ireland restore hope after slow start in Cardiff
Ireland trail Argentina 20-10 at half time in their Rugby World Cup meeting at the Millennium Stadium.
Oct 18, 12:52
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Live Commentary: Ireland 20-43 Argentina - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Argentina's 43-20 win over Ireland in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 18, 11:00
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