http://www.rte.ie/sport Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie/sport Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:18:52 +0000 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:18:52 +0000 Sport News Ireland will open their 2014 RBS 6 Nations campaign at home to Scotland on Sunday 2 February. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:28:39 +0100 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0416/381678-ireland-to-open-2014-six-nations-against-scotland/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0416/381678-ireland-to-open-2014-six-nations-against-scotland/ Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny has clinched the coveted RBS Player of the Championship award for the 2013 RBS 6 Nations, securing an impressive 40% of the public's vote. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:18:52 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0322/377952-halfpenny-is-6-nations-player-of-the-championship/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0322/377952-halfpenny-is-6-nations-player-of-the-championship/ Brian O'Driscoll has been suspended for three weeks for stamping on Italy's Simone Favaro in last weekend's 22-15 Six Nations defeat in Rome. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:24:58 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0320/377588-odriscoll-suspended-for-three-weeks/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0320/377588-odriscoll-suspended-for-three-weeks/ Brian O'Driscoll's citing hearing for stamping on Italy's Simone Favaro will be heard in London tomorrow morning, RBS 6 Nations organisers have confirmed. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:33:12 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0319/377424-odriscolls-fate-to-be-decided-on-wednesday/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0319/377424-odriscolls-fate-to-be-decided-on-wednesday/ Brian O'Driscoll has been cited for stamping on Simone Favaro in Ireland's 22-15 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Italy on Saturday. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:14:53 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377250-odriscoll-is-cited-for-stamp-on-favaro/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377250-odriscoll-is-cited-for-stamp-on-favaro/ RTÉ Sport's Tadhg Peavoy picks his Six Nations Team of the Tournament. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:59:26 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377255-six-nations-team-of-the-tournament/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377255-six-nations-team-of-the-tournament/ Ireland have slipped to ninth in the world rugby rankings - their lowest position since the IRB's rankings were launched in 2003. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:26:31 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377238-ireland-slump-to-lowest-irb-ranking-position/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377238-ireland-slump-to-lowest-irb-ranking-position/ The future of Irish head coach, Declan Kidney and the rest of the coaching staff should be resolved in the next three weeks. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:12:45 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377189-decision-on-kidneys-future-in-three-weeks/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377189-decision-on-kidneys-future-in-three-weeks/ Will Carling has branded England's humiliation by Wales the worst beating he has seen the team take in a quarter of a century. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:41:57 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377190-carling-wales-defeat-was-painful/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0318/377190-carling-wales-defeat-was-painful/ Ireland secured their first ever Six Nations Grand Slam by winning a tense, dour clash with Italy in Milan. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:46:21 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0317/377128-grand-slam-glory-for-ireland/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0317/377128-grand-slam-glory-for-ireland/ Brian O'Driscoll will learn on Monday whether he will face disciplinary proceedings for his stamp on Simone Favaro in the 22-15 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Italy. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:27:17 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0317/377109-odriscoll-to-know-his-fate-on-monday/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0317/377109-odriscoll-to-know-his-fate-on-monday/ Ireland coach Declan Kidney has stated that he will consider his future over the coming weeks after Ireland slumped to their first RBS 6 Nations defeat by Italy. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:25:05 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/377047-kidney-to-consider-his-future-as-ireland-coach/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/377047-kidney-to-consider-his-future-as-ireland-coach/ Wales have completely outclassed England 30-3 at the Millennium Stadium to claim the RBS 6 Nations title on points difference. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:08:21 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/377044-wales-demolish-england-to-win-six-nations-title/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/377044-wales-demolish-england-to-win-six-nations-title/ Ireland succumbed to a first defeat by Italy, 22-15, in the RBS 6 Nations after an indisciplined afternoon at the Stadio Olimpico. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:16:30 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/377005-italy-v-ireland/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/377005-italy-v-ireland/ France finally collected their first win of the RBS 6 Nations campaign as two quickfire tries proved decisive in a 23-16 victory over Scotland. But the result was not enough to prevent them claiming the championship's Wooden Spoon. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:57:38 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/377057-france-defeat-scotland-but-claim-wooden-spoon/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/377057-france-defeat-scotland-but-claim-wooden-spoon/ Ireland Women are in bonus territory having already achieved pre-tournament goals by winning the Triple Crown and the Championship and securing RWC 2015 qualification. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:50:40 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/376999-irish-women-seek-grand-slam-finish/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0316/376999-irish-women-seek-grand-slam-finish/ Ireland face Italy with their stock in international rugby lower than it has been for a decade, writes Brendan Cole. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:07:40 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0315/376879-italy-v-ireland-preview/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0315/376879-italy-v-ireland-preview/ Rory Scannell landed a tremendous touchline conversion as the Ireland Under-20s fought back from a disastrous start and a 15-0 deficit to claim a share of the spoils with Italy in Avezzano tonight. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:36:02 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0315/376941-ireland-battle-to-earn-draw-in-italy/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0315/376941-ireland-battle-to-earn-draw-in-italy/ Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a foot injury - casting doubt over his participation in the Lions tour. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:41:57 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0315/376877-sexton-lions/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0315/376877-sexton-lions/ Wales versus England is one of those wonderful sporting clashes that, whatever the occasion, is a must watch, writes Tadhg Peavoy. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:44:14 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0315/376883-six-nations-preview-wales-v-england/ http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2013/0315/376883-six-nations-preview-wales-v-england/