O'Sullivan: New challenge awaits Schmidt
Former Irish coach Eddie O'Sullivan was adamant that Schmidt was the right man to coach Ireland, but cautioned that people should perhaps not expect him to replicate his success at provincial level.
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Gatland: Six Nations was key to Lions selection
Warren Gatland has explained that the Six Nations was the key benchmark for his Lions squad, which Rory Best was among those to miss out on this morning,
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Schmidt named as new Ireland head coach
The IRFU have confirmed one of the worst kept secrets in Irish rugby by naming Joe Schmidt as the new Ireland head coach.
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Lamont admits defeat over injury
Scotland internationalist Rory Lamont has announced his retirement from professional and international rugby due to a career ending injury.
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Healy, Zebo and Williams up for player award
Leinster's Cian Healy, Ulster's Nick Williams and Simon Zebo of Munster have been nominated for the 2013 Hibernia College IRUPA Players' Player of the Year.
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Wood confirmed on IRFU interview panel
It has emerged that former Ireland captain Keith Wood was part of the panel that interviewed candidates for the job of Ireland head coach.
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Gatland set to name Lions squad this morning
Up to 11 Irish players could be named when Warren Gatland reveals his 38-man Lions squad to tour Australia at 11am this morning.
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Schmidt expects Ireland decision next week
Joe Schmidt expects to have a decision on whether or not he will be the next Ireland head coach by the end of next week.
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White rules himself out of Ireland job
Jake White has ruled himself out of contention for the Ireland manager's job and reiterated his desire to remain in Super Rugby with the Brumbies.
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Schmidt to meet the IRFU over Ireland job
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed that he will meet with the IRFU this week to discuss taking over the vacant position of Ireland head coach.
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Ireland pick Saturday evening for autumn clashes
Ireland are set to play both Samoa and Australia on Saturday evenings in the 2013 autumn internationals at Aviva Stadium, with their clash with New Zealand set for Sunday afternoon.
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Ireland to open 2014 Six Nations against Scotland
Ireland will open their 2014 RBS 6 Nations campaign at home to Scotland on Sunday 2 February.
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Burger sent home after meningitis scare
Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger has been sent home to recuperate after spending two weeks in a Cape Town hospital being treated for bacterial meningitis
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Hansen extends All Blacks contract to 2015
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has been rewarded for a successful first season by having his contract extended until after the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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Schmidt 'unlikely' to become Ireland coach
Joe Schmidt has stated that he is 'unlikely' to become the new Ireland head coach due to his current Leinster commitments.
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O'Gara hails Kidney but admits to 'mixed' times
Munster out-half Ronan O'Gara has paid tribute to Declan Kidney but says the recently-departed coach made the wrong selection call against Scotland.
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McKenzie 'interested' in Ireland job
Ewen McKenzie could be prepared to shelve his stated ambition of coaching Australia if the opportunity arose for him to take charge of Ireland.
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O'Shea not interested in Ireland post
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has ruled himself out of contention to replace Declan Kidney as the new Ireland head coach.
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The Contenders: Next Ireland head coach
Brendan Cole profiles the leading contenders to take over from Declan Kidney.
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IRFU ends Kidney's reign as Ireland head coach
The IRFU has announced that Declan Kidney's contract as Ireland head coach will not be renewed.
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MNS: 20 May
Latest from the Airtricity League and Bus Éireann WNL
Paul O'Connell
The Ireland lock discusses the Lions
Stuart Hogg
The Scotland fullback on becoming a Lion
Owen Farrell
The England No 10 discusses Lions preparations
The Sunday Game
The weekend's Championship action is reviewed
Gallery: Championship Action
Images from the weekend's GAA action
Jerry Kiernan
The RTÉ pundit on Kevin Ankrom's role with Irish Athletics
