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    Dreams Destroyed In St Denis As France Dethrone The Grand Slam Champions With Ease
    Share Ireland‘s ambition of defending the Grand Slam met a grim and brutal end as France coasted to an agonisingly-familiar victory amid sub-zero temperatures in Paris. All week the Irish had stressed the importance of preventing the Six Nations favourites from establishing an unassailable lead, which they managed to triumphant effect in 2006 and 2008. But the same...
    by at February 13th, 2010 at 07:02 pm
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    “We Must Hit The Ground Running” – O’Gara
    Share Ireland continue the defence of their grandslam tomorrow as they look to topple favourites France. Ireland have only beaten France on French soil twice in 70 years. The last time it happened was 10 years ago when Brian O’Driscoll made himself famous with a spectacular hat-trick. Declan Kidney once again chose to give the number 10 jersey to Ronan O’Gara...
    by at February 12th, 2010 at 04:02 pm
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    “We Must Take Our Chances” Bowe
    Share Declan Kidney’s grandslam team took their first run out in the Stade de France this morning as they make their final preperations for their massive RBS Six Nations game with France tomorrow evening. Sportspeak caught up with Ireland’s Tommy Bowe who says the Irish have what it takes to beat the French.   AudioPlayer.embed("pod_audio_2", {soundFile:...
    by at February 12th, 2010 at 04:02 pm
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    Earls replaces Trimble as O’Callaghan stays out for Ireland
    Share   AudioPlayer.embed("pod_audio_3", {soundFile: "http%3A%2F%2Fsportspeak.eu%2Fmedia%2Fpodcast_2010_02_09_01.mp3"}); Ireland head coach Declan Kidney has named his starting line-up for this Saturday’s Round 2 RBS 6 Nations clash against France at the Stade de France. Keith Earls will start on the left wing in place of Andrew Trimble who...
    by at February 9th, 2010 at 01:02 pm
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    BOD and Kidney satisfied with 6 Nations win
    Share Ireland head coach Declan Kidney and captain Brian O’Driscoll were in good humour as Ireland’s Six Nations campaign got off to a winning start with victory over Italy at Croke Park. Kidney was happy with the work-rate of his side and in particular the players who were returning from injury. He said, “I’d like to pay credit to how hard some...
    by at February 7th, 2010 at 11:02 am
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    Kidney dismisses favourties tag
    Share   AudioPlayer.embed("pod_audio_5", {soundFile: "http%3A%2F%2Fsportspeak.eu%2Fmedia%2Fpodcast_2010_01_28_02.mp3"}); Ireland head coach Declan Kidney has dismissed his side as favourites to claim back-to-back RBS Six Nations titles. Speaking to Sportspeak at the 2010 Six Nations competition launch in London, Kidney says that the favourites tag...
    by at January 28th, 2010 at 01:01 pm
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    O’Driscoll approaching Six Nations with caution
    Share Ireland begin their defence of the Six Nations Championship on Saturday February 6th against Italy at Croke Park Brian O’Driscoll will once again led Declan Kidney’s troops as they aim to become the first side since France in 1997-1998 to claim back-to-back Grand Slam titles. “Coming in as defending champions you are not owed anything. If anything...
    by at January 28th, 2010 at 11:01 am
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