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Ireland's boxers and rugby stars join forces

Updated: Thursday, 01 Nov 2012 19:17

Ireland's rugby squad met up with the Ireland high performance boxing squad in Carton House yesterday and took time out to do some sparring.

Ireland rugby manager Declan Kidney chats to the Ireland high performance boxing squad
Ireland rugby manager Declan Kidney chats to the Ireland high performance boxing squad
Before Ireland second row Paul O'Connell shares some wisdom
Before Ireland second row Paul O'Connell shares some wisdom
Olympic bronze medallists Michael Conlan (left) and Paddy Barnes (right) pose for a snap with 2009 British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell
Olympic bronze medallists Michael Conlan (left) and Paddy Barnes (right) pose for a snap with 2009 British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell
Ireland rugby's Dan Tuohy spars with super heavyweight Con Sheehan
Ireland rugby's Dan Tuohy spars with super heavyweight Con Sheehan
John Joe Joyce and Ireland first centre Gordon D'Arcy
John Joe Joyce and Ireland first centre Gordon D'Arcy
Michael Conlan fends off Ireland hooker Sean Cronin
Michael Conlan fends off Ireland hooker Sean Cronin
Gordon D'Arcy gets some advice on his boxing stance
Gordon D'Arcy gets some advice on his boxing stance
Ireland players Eoin Reddan, Gordon D'Arcy and Dan Tuohy warm up with the Ireland boxing squad
Ireland players Eoin Reddan, Gordon D'Arcy and Dan Tuohy warm up with the Ireland boxing squad
Ireland rugby head coach Declan Kidney and Ireland boxing high performance head coach Billy Walsh chew the fat
Ireland rugby head coach Declan Kidney and Ireland boxing high performance head coach Billy Walsh chew the fat
Both Ireland squads pose for a group photograph
Both Ireland squads pose for a group photograph