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Scrum trial goes global

The IRB Council has announced the implementation of a global trial of the "crouch, bind, set" scrum engagement sequence from next season....

IRB changes RWC schedule

The IRB has revamped the 2015 World Cup match schedule to stop giving top nations an unfair advantage by allowing them a week's rest between games....

White says no to Ireland

Brumbies coach Jake White has declined an offer from the IRFU to interview for the vacant Ireland head coach job. ...

McKenzie wants Ireland job

Super Rugby-winning Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has confirmed his interest in replacing Declan Kidney as Ireland head coach....

Kidney leaves Ireland job

Declan Kidney has left his post as Ireland coach with immediate effect after the IRFU announced they would not renew his contract....

Irish scalp for Azzurri

Italy defeated Ireland for the first time since 1997 as they won 22-15 in Rome on Saturday, claiming their second victory of Six Nations 2013....

Preview: Italy v Ireland

Two sides who have shown flashes of their best without hitting the heights - Italy and Ireland - will begin the festivities on Saturday. ...

Six Nations line ups

All the teams have been named for this weekend's Six Nations action. We bring you the team news and starting XVs. ...

Six Nations news wrap

Wales captain Ryan Jones has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations decider against England with a shoulder injury....

Latest world rankings

Wales are the only climbers on the back of the penultimate round of the Six Nations, climbing above France in the latest World Rankings....

France draw in Dublin

A try from France number eight Louis Picamoles salvaged a 13-13 result against Ireland as they left Dublin with a point....

Preview: Ireland v France

Two coaches under huge pressure will send their troops into battle in Dublin on Saturday as France seek their first win in 2013....

Six Nations team news

Ireland coach Declan Kidney left his fly-half position open ahead of Saturday's clash with France in Dublin....

Six Nations squad news

Leceister Tigers flank Tom Croft has been called into the England squad while Ireland have dropped veteran fly-half Ronan O'Gara. ...

Irish sweat on Sexton

The chances of fly-half Jonathan Sexton being fit to face France in Ireland's penultimate Six Nations clash in Dublin on March 9 are fading....

Jackson gets shock Irish call

Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson will start for Ireland in place of the injured Johnny Sexton against Scotland in the Six Nations....

Healy in hot water

Ireland prop Cian Healy has been cited for allegedly stamping on England's Dan Cole during Sunday's Six Nations clash....

Preview: Ireland v England

Having both picked up victories in Round One, the clash between Ireland and England is being viewed as a premature Six Nations title decider. ...

No retirement date for BOD

Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll insists he is not thinking about retirement despite recently saying the 2013 Six Nations could be his last....

Kearney staying put

Leinster and Ireland full-back Rob Kearney has signed a new two-year deal with the IRFU, keeping him in Ireland until the 2015....

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