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Irish fans elated as Brian O’Driscoll signs on for one more year with Leinster rugby team (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:15:23 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has signed a new one-year contract with former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll to play for Leinster.

Springtime in Dublin - Flowers in bloom, playing co-ed tag rugby, and joining a choir (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 May 2013 04:48:37 PDT

Stunning springtime view from Dublin's Three Rock MountainI couldn't decide on a particular piece of cultural commentary this week, so I thought I would just do a general May update - spring has finally arrived in Dublin, and everyone is oh so happy about it!There are outdoor movies in Dun Laoghaire, the soft serve ice cream machine has arrived at work, and bare legs have begun to appear under skirtsThe view out my window has changed dramatically; we moved into our house in February, when everything was leafless and dead All of a sudden our back garden is completely green (with weeds, if I’m honest) and I can barely see the Luas tracks through the big green leaves on our little tree Also, some pretty blue flowers popped up overnight outside our front door! They must have been planted by a past tenant READ MORE

Republic of Ireland to play rugby World Cup game against Italy at Olympic Stadium in London (IrishCentral)

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:57:50 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

Ireland’s October 4th rugby World Cup qualifying match up against Italy will be played at Olympic Stadium in London while the 3 other Pool D games will be played at Millenium and Wembley. The Irish will play their first Pool D game at Millenium against a representative from the Americas, second at Wembley facing an opponent from Europe, third at Olympic against Italy, then back to Millenium for the last qualifier against France.

USA Rugby advert representing Ireland as a Leprechaun receives a cold and confused reception online - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:18:39 PDT

Ireland a Latino Leprechaun and Todd Clever the representative for USA RugbyIf you thought the Lucky Charms adverts of old were a little racist then maybe this USA Rugby clip isn't for youTo promote the Eagle's game against the Irish rugby team in Texas, this June, USA Rugby went full leprechaun including pots of gold, diddly-iddle dee music but thankfully there was no leprechaun tossingThe add stars Todd Clever representing the USA team and Ireland is portrayed by a Latino Leprechaun Brian O'Driscoll was unavailable, perhaps? Or maybe Paul O'Connell wouldn't fit in the outfit? Joe READ MORE

Sports Digest: Leinster rugby team heads for Amlin Cup Final following Biarritz game (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:48:35 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Leinster destroyed Biarritz with a five star and five try performance on their way to a 44-16 Amlin Cup semifinal win at the RDS last Saturday.

Joe Schmidt replaces Declan Kidney as Ireland's new rugby coach (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:23:53 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Schmidt will join the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) on 1st July on a contract that will see him lead Ireland until after the 2016 RBS Six Nations.

Leinster boss Joe Schmidt expect to replace Declan Kidney as Irish rugby team head coach (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:26:54 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

The Irish Rugby Football Union are poised to announce that Joe Schmidt will succeed Declan Kidney as head coach. From New Zealand, Schmidt is currently calling the shots for Leinster and doing it well as his team captured a Heineken Cup in 2011 and 2012.

Rugby hero Tommy Bowe not planning ahead for Lions tour in Australia (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:19:24 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Fit again Tommy Bowe is unconvinced he is a contender for the Lions tour to Australia this summer despite his return to action with Ulster after knee surgery.

Lansdowne Rugby edged in the Poconos - visitors lose a tight one by 13-12 (IrishCentral)

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:17:57 PDT

By: ROB JOHNSTONE

Last weekend, Wilkes Barre fought past visiting Lansdowne in a competitive battle. Early in the match, Lansdowne demonstrated some good control. The pack carried the ball with passion, and Mark Giordano's kicking was quite intelligent. Tom Murray, John McGuinness and James Powell all carried well early on.

Rugby League World Cup Trophy, the sports oldest trophy, lands in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:55:46 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Taoiseach Enda Kenny officially marked the arrival in Ireland of the Rugby League World Cup Trophy, the oldest trophy in world rugby.

Lansdowne rugby team remain unbeaten after Rockaway Fishead game (IrishCentral)

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:20:24 PDT

By: RICHIE PRICE

Last weekend home team Lansdowne beat an undermanned, but valiant Rockaway Fishead side by 50-38. The Irishmen were led by Blake Mannion's 3 first half tries as he maintained his torrid scoring pace. The 2nd half saw Rockaway roar back as the men from the peninsula scored five unanswered tries to make the numbers interesting.

Lansdowne Rugby open spring season with win over Manhattanville College (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:50:16 PDT

By: ROB JOHNSON

Last Saturday Lansdowne traveled to Manhattanville College for the spring opener. The game was played in 3 halves (thirds) so as to give all players as much playing time as possible.

Irish kid's brilliant Ruby tricks video grabs Dan Carter's attention (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:03:29 PDT

Enjoyable rugby trick-shot video created by young Irish lad gains the attention of All Blacks legendary outhalf Dan CarterGeorge Morgan strutts his stuffYou may remember the brilliant ‘trick shot’ video we talked about some time ago by Håvard Rugland in Norway Håvard is now working on an NFL career while his video is up to an incredible 2,750,229 views Ireland now has its own trick shot star on YouTube Step forward George Morgan READ MORE

Ireland’s Declan Kidney dropped from rugby coach position after five-years (IrishCentral)

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:27:31 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

After a five-year reign the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have announced their decision to not renew head coach Declan Kidney’s contract.

English Rugby continues to make a mockery of itself (IrishCentral)

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:47:24 PDT

English Rugby continues its streak of embarrassing moments by crying about referee after a 3-30 bashingThe Nike video promoting England's 2011 Grand Slam - not a super successfull predictionThere are moments where it is acceptable to complain about a sporting result Say for example, a tight game where a referee makes a bad decision that directly effects the outcome of the game Then there are moments where it is probably best to take it on the chin, and maintain a dignified silence Say, for example, when your Grand Slam hopes have been shattered to pieces and handed to you in a 3-30 drubbing READ MORE

Rugby Digest - Arrivederci for Declan Kidney after Six Nation’s Italian loss? (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:30:43 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Declan Kidney was all but thrown to the lions in a rugby coliseum as Ireland suffered their first ever Six Nations defeat to Italy, 22-15, and effectively condemned the coach to the dole queue in the process.

Declan Kidney’s era as Irish rugby coach doomed after shock defeat to Italy in Rome (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:19:09 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Irish rugby coach Declan Kidney may have to say arividerci to his job after Saturday’s embarrassing 22-15 defeat to Italy in Rome’s Olympic stadium.

Rugby Digest: Back to the drawing board for Ireland en route to Italy (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:22:25 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Old failings came back to haunt Ireland at the Aviva Stadium again on Saturday as they once again managed to turn dominance into anything other than a win, with 13-13 draw against France.

Highlight video of Brian O'Driscoll emerges amidst calls for statue to be erected in his honour (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:47:12 PDT

Fantastic highlight video of Brian O’Driscoll’s glittering career created as some urge for statue to be erected in his honourBrian O'Driscoll - might he become the first Irishman to captain the Lions twice?Get ready for a hell of a lot of Brian O’Driscoll related stories doing the rounds on Irish related sporting media the next few days in particular Ireland finish off what can only be described as a disappointing Six Nations tournament this weekend with a game against Italy, in what could conceivably be the final game in an Irish jersey for who some think is Ireland’s greatest Rugby Union player of all time, one Brian O’Driscoll The match has added importance with a view to the Lions tour this coming Summer Some are taking Lions coach Warren Gatland’s presence at the Irish training camp yesterday as a sign that he will be considering O’Driscoll for the captain’s armband for the touring party READ MORE

Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll is still our man (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:32:14 PDT

Amy Huberman and daughter Sadie look on as Brian O’Driscoll enters the dressing room at the Aviva Stadium on SaturdayThis may come as a shock to celebrity watchers in Ireland and further afield, but the actress Amy Huberman, otherwise known as Brian O’Driscoll’s wife, is human after allAnd there’s a photograph from the Aviva Stadium late last Saturday afternoon that proves it as her hubby came to terms with the full impact of Ireland’s disappointing Six Nations draw with FranceA lot has been said and written about Dricco’s international intentions in the wake of the penultimate game of Ireland’s disappointing championship season READ MORE