Six Nations
# six-nations - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Joe Schmidt hopeful of landing Ireland job this week
“Of course the job interests me, otherwise I wouldn’t have gone to see the federation,” he said today.
# six-nations - Monday 22 April, 2013
Joe Schmidt ticks every box for the Ireland job… bar 1
The Leinster boss will arrive with some provincial baggage but we all need to get behind the Kiwi, write Whiff of Cordite.
# six-nations - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
France v Ireland will be the final game of next year’s 6 Nations
The full fixture list for the 2014 and 2015 Six Nations were confirmed today.
# six-nations - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Here’s how Twitter reacted to news that Declan Kidney’s contract will not be renewed
Ireland are in the hunt for a new head coach after this afternoon’s announcement.
# six-nations - Thursday 28 March, 2013
IRFU opt against appealing O’Driscoll ban
The Leinster centre will see out his three-week suspension for a stamp on Italy’s Simone Favaro.
# six-nations - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
6 Nations disciplinary panel: O’Driscoll stamp ‘a spontaneous act born out of frustration’
The stamp was intentional, deliberate, grave and merited a red a card, the disciplinary hearing found.
# six-nations - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
VIDEO: The wait is over, here’s your 6 Nations recap in Lego
Including Lego Zeebs doing his flicky thing.
# six-nations - Friday 22 March, 2013
The votes are in: Leigh Halfpenny claims 6 Nations award
The Welsh full back is your player of the tournament.
# six-nations - 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?
Remember those Alex Cuthbert tries, England? Yeah, he had a torn hamstring
Lions boss Warren Gatland will be watching nervously after Cuthbert was ruled out for up to 6 weeks.
# six-nations - 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.
# six-nations - 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.
# six-nations - Monday 18 March, 2013
Opinion: Ireland’s fall down to more than just injuries and ‘atrocious’ Kidney
‘When even your strengths turn into weaknesses, it exposes your limitations in a very cruel way’, writes Emmet O’Rafferty.
# six-nations - Sunday 17 March, 2013
Ireland win the Grand Slam: Here’s how Twitter reacted
Will you be at Dublin Airport to welcome the ladies home?
They’ve done it! Ireland’s Women claim Six Nations Grand Slam
There were jubliant scenes in Milan as Ireland ran out 6-3 winners over a powerful Italy side.
Who wants to play ‘Spot the Welshman on the BBC panel’?
Jonathan Davies couldn’t keep the grin off his face after Wales nicked the Six Nations Championship in Cardiff last night.
‘Now That’s What I Call A Breakfast Of Champions’ Pic of the Day
It is the most important meal of the day, after all.
# six-nations - 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.
The ‘stamp’ that saw Brian O’Driscoll sin-binned in possibly his last game for Ireland
Wayne Barnes sent O’Driscoll to the bin as Ireland limped through the first half against Italy.
‘Slower than a Mike Ross sprint’: is this the worst version of Ireland’s Call ever?
The Italian band made a right mess of Ireland’s Call in the Stadio Olimpico this afternoon.
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.’
Open thread: How will Ireland fare in Rome this afternoon (or do you even care?)
It has been a grim auld Six Nations campaign for Ireland. How are you feeling as we head into this afternoon’s finale?
# six-nations - Friday 15 March, 2013
Anthony Foley pays tribute to Brian O’Driscoll
“You cherish them while you have them because you’ll be a long time missing them.”
In Pictures: Ireland’s Women’s rugby team set off for Rome
Their Grand Slam decider takes place in Italy on St. Patrick’s Day.
# six-nations - 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.
I don’t feel under pressure to make retirement decision – O’Driscoll
The Ireland centre also spoke about the impact of his new role as a father.
# six-nations - 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.
Ireland camp: Injury situation is GUBU, but Sexton ‘a safe bet’ for Rome
The Ireland camp are counting the available bodies at Carton House.
Mounting cost: McFadden joins list of injured as Reddan heads for surgery
The Leinster duo suffered as Ireland could only draw with France on Saturday.
# six-nations - 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.
# six-nations - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Reaction: Ireland draw no comfort as they fail to ‘close the deal’ again
Captain Jamie Heaslip says that the Ireland dressing room is ‘flat’ after losing a 10-point lead.
Snapshot: Was that Brian O’Driscoll’s last game at Lansdowne Road?
The centre cut a dejected figure leaving the Aviva Stadium today.
Missed opportunity as Ireland have to settle for draw with French
Declan Kidney’s side were much-improved on their last outing but failed to score in the second half.
Poll: Should this have been an Irish penalty?
Keith Earls was prevented from claiming a late try by Vincent Debaty in Ireland’s draw with France.
Champions: Italy loss seals 6 Nations crown for Ireland women
The Azzuri suffered a 34-0 defeat in England today to leave Ireland with an insurmountable lead.



























































