Lansdowne Road
# lansdowne-road - Saturday 18 May, 2013
“This is my world now” – Wilkinson revels in Heineken Cup success
The Toulon captain kept his team in touch on the scoreboard and kicked the winning conversion.
# lansdowne-road - Sunday 31 March, 2013
It’s exactly 20 years since Stan’s corner-kick goal against Northern Ireland
Three goals in the opening 28 minutes had Lansdowne Road roaring.
# lansdowne-road - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
Ireland v Austria: Here’s how the players rated
The Boys in Green faced Austria in a World Cup qualifier this evening.
# lansdowne-road - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Ireland near top of world’s list for stadium capacity
Only one country has more seats in its stadiums, proportionate to its population, than Ireland. Can you guess who?
# lansdowne-road - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Ian McGeechan tells Warren Gatland to pick Lions on form not record
That’s not good news for some of Ireland’s hopefuls is it?
# lansdowne-road - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian
The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.
# lansdowne-road - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Opinion: A new set of voices is needed to reboot Irish rugby
‘What value is corporate knowledge when you keep losing?’ ask Whiff of Cordite who think a new broom is required within the game here.
Brian O’Driscoll citing hearing set for tomorrow in London
The Leinster legend was sin-binned in Rome for a stamp on Simone Favaro.
# lansdowne-road - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Declan Kidney: I’ll have to think about new contract
“I’d have to sit down and think about whether I want a new contract,” the Corkman said after the loss in Rome.
Open thread: what’s your verdict on Ireland’s 6 Nations campaign?
Is it the end of the road for Declan Kidney? Did they do as well as expected considering injuries? Have your say.
VIDEO: ‘The Greatest’ — RTÉ tribute to Brian O’Driscoll feels a lot like a goodbye
Let’s watch your best bits, Brian.
Cian Healy unsure of Brian O’Driscoll plans after today’s 6 Nations finale
‘He could go on for a few years so it is however his body feels at the end of it.’
# lansdowne-road - Thursday 14 March, 2013
Italy boss Brunel wary of ‘fighting’ Irish ahead of St Patrick’s weekend tie
“It will probably be O’Driscoll’s final match, so that will add an extra dimension to their game. But overall, Ireland is a team full of good, talented players.”
Jonny Sexton out of trip to Rome, Paddy Jackson to start
The Leinster out half went over on his foot during training this morning.
# lansdowne-road - Monday 11 March, 2013
6 Nations: Ireland to delay Italy team announcement, as potential BOD farewell in the balance
O’Driscoll suffered concussion, a lacerated ear and a dead leg in the 13-13 draw with France over the weekend.
# lansdowne-road - Sunday 10 March, 2013
Man of the match Murray backs decision to replace him on the hour
The Munster number nine says Ireland just lacked an ability to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
# lansdowne-road - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Own up, who had money on Trap to outlast Kidney?
The Cork native will be hoping for a resounding win over France to allow him some breathing room.
Open Thread: How do you think Ireland will get on against France this afternoon?
We didn’t think it would be this way.
The Tank needs to be at his unstoppable best to top Picamoles
Sean O’Brien and the French No. 8 face off in a crucial back-row duel.
# lansdowne-road - Friday 8 March, 2013
French media declare Brian O’Driscoll is ‘dreaming of a winning farewell’
Midi Olympique believe a loss in Dublin may condemn France to the wooden spoon.
Ireland v France: We’ll take 3-0 as well, says under-pressure Declan Kidney
Kidney and his France counterpart Philippe Saint-Andre are desperate for a win in Dublin.
Snapshot: Cian Healy’s jeep gets clamped outside Shelbourne Hotel
French mind-games have sunk to a new low.
# lansdowne-road - Thursday 7 March, 2013
‘The form in the camp is brilliant’ insists O’Mahony as France check-in
The Munster flanker has been solid in this year’s Six Nations without reaching spectacular heights.
Paddy Jackson declared fit to start against France
Leinster outhalf Ian Madigan will take his place on the Irish bench for the first time at Test level.
# lansdowne-road - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Can Fergus McFadden kick it? If only it were that simple
For all the talk of the Leinster back’s kicking abilities, he has scored only seven points with the boot this season.
# lansdowne-road - Tuesday 5 March, 2013
Opinion: Injuries and indecision continue to dog Ireland’s 6 Nations campaign
Declan Kidney is not helping matters with muddled messages and contradictions.
Conor Murray: Ireland ready to get over ‘blip’ and get Lansdowne roaring
“We have to show the public that there’s a bit of talent in this team,” declared the scrum-half.
# lansdowne-road - Monday 4 March, 2013
Opinion: It’s not the ending he deserved but axing Ronan O’Gara is the right call from Kidney
The Munster great should have went after the World Cup in 2011, say Whiff of Cordite.
# lansdowne-road - Saturday 2 March, 2013
Stay the course: Best calling for ‘on the money’ performance against French
The Ulster hooker says Ireland just need to be more efficient in their final two games this spring.
# lansdowne-road - Thursday 28 February, 2013
France lock Pascal Pape to miss Dublin trip, rest of 6 Nations
Pape picked up the injury while he was captain of the side that lost 23-18 to Italy in Rome on 3 February.
# lansdowne-road - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
7 people who think Cian Healy is a lucky boy this evening
The Ireland forward is free to face Les Bleus in Dublin next time out.
Good news for Ireland as Cian Healy’s 6 Nations ban appeal upheld
The Leinster man is now free to face France in Dublin.
# lansdowne-road - Monday 25 February, 2013
Injury update: Scans for Gilroy and O’Callaghan as Sexton expected to be up and running this week
Next up, France in Dublin.
Opinion: ‘Giving Jamie Heaslip the captaincy of Brian O’Driscoll’s team could never work’
Kidney has made a cardinal mistake according to Emmet O’Rafferty.
# lansdowne-road - Friday 22 February, 2013
Power rankings: Irish sports grounds
Were does your team’s stadium rank?
Snapshot: So, Donncha O’Callaghan seems excited about heading to Edinburgh this evening
‘Bagsy the window seat!’
Latest from Irish camp: Cian Healy dunks his biscuit while wearing a lagging jacket
Somewhere, a boiler is poorly insulated.
Cheese chips and Brucie? 7 things we learned about Brian O’Driscoll from #askbrian
It’s all cry babies and dirty nappies at the moment. But enough about the post-England team meeting.



























































