McFadden and team-mates driven to make impact
Ireland's hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden said that players who impressed on the tour to the USA and Canada were driven by the desire to keep the jersey.
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Kiss singles out McFadden for praise
Ireland interim coach Les Kiss paid tribute to hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden after his crucial role in the tourists' 40-14 win over Canada in Toronto.
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McFadden on fire in victory over Canada
Fergus McFadden scored a hat-trick for Ireland as they finished a difficult season on a high with a comprehensive 40-14 victory over Canada.
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Downey to win first Ireland cap against Canada
The Ireland team to play Canada on Saturday shows a number of changes from the game against the USA last weekend as coach Les Kiss's charges prepare for their final game of the season.
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O'Mahony wants more from Irish players
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony says his team will not take a backwards step against a physical Canadian team on Saturday.
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Kiss bugged by illness in Ireland camp
Ireland's preparations for Saturday's meeting with Canada have been hit by a stomach bug which has struck down a small number of the squad.
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Stevenson faces spell on sidelines
Ulster second row Lewis Stevenson will undergo surgery on Thursday to repair a hernia injury.
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Emerging team named to face South Africa
The Emerging Ireland team to play South Africa President's XV in their second game of the IRB Tbilisi Cup has been named by coach Allen Clark.
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Ireland hang on to deny US a famous victory
The US Eagles were denied a famous first victory over Ireland in Houston as the tourists escaped Texas with a 15-12 win in front of new coach Joe Schmidt.
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Zebo 'over the moon' after Lions call
Simon Zebo has been called into the Lions squad as cover for Tommy Bowe.
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Henshaw and Olding handed Ireland debuts
Ireland coach Les Kiss has named a highly-experimental team for Sunday morning's clash with the US Eagles in Houston.
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Zebo seeking solace in America
Simon Zebo insists his disappointment at missing out on Lions selection has been eased by his place on Ireland's tour to North America.
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O'Donnell hails Penney's influence
Tommy O'Donnell has saluted the role Munster coach Rob Penney has played in his breakthrough season that he hopes will end with his Ireland debut.
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Murphy will stay with Leicester
Geordan Murphy will remain at Aviva Premiership champions Leicester next season following his retirement and form a new backs coaching team with Paul Burke.
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So'oialo agrees Connacht move
Samoan international James So'oialo will join Connacht this summer.
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Ireland squads named for summer tours
The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced the senior Ireland squad that will tour the USA and Canada, and the Emerging Ireland squad that will compete in the Tbilisi Cup in Georgia, this summer.
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Sexton knew nothing of O'Gara's move to Racing
Jonathan Sexton has told RTÉ Sport that he knew nothing of Ronan O'Gara's move to Racing Metro where he will work as kicking coach for the Parisian club.
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Hook fears for O'Driscoll's health
In the wake Brian O'Driscoll's decision to continue playing for another season, rugby analyst George Hook says he fears for the long-term health of O'Driscoll and other professional players.
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O'Gara confirms retirement
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.
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One more year for O'Driscoll
Ireland and Leinster star Brian O'Driscoll has signed a new one-year contract with the IRFU which will see him continue to play for both club and country until June 2014.
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