http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/trimble-returns-for-ulster-clash-with-scarlets-14089893.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/trimble-returns-for-ulster-clash-with-scarlets-14089893.html?r=RSS <p>Ulster Coach Matt Williams has today named a 25 man squad to take on the Scarlets in the third pool game of Ulster's Heineken Cup campaign.</p> Rugby Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/quinlan-set-to-return-for-munster-against-clermont-14089886.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/quinlan-set-to-return-for-munster-against-clermont-14089886.html?r=RSS <p>Tony McGahan has named a Munster squad containing few surprises for Sunday's visit to Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup.</p> Rugby Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/strong-leinster-squad-named-for-castres-clash-14089863.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/strong-leinster-squad-named-for-castres-clash-14089863.html?r=RSS <p>Michael Cheika has named his squad to face Castres Olympique in Saturday's Heineken Cup Pool Two clash at the RDS.</p> Rugby Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-fears-onslaught-from-lesser-nations-14089154.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-fears-onslaught-from-lesser-nations-14089154.html?r=RSS <p>Irish coach Declan Kidney says he fears his side will be targeted by lesser nations after being drawn alongside Australia at the 2011 World Cup.</p> Rugby Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:06:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-we-are-there-to-be-shot-at-14088601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-we-are-there-to-be-shot-at-14088601.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney fears Ireland will be targeted by lesser nations after being drawn alongside Australia at the 2011 World Cup.</p> Rugby Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-drawn-alongside-australia-and-italy-for-rugby-world-cup-14088468.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-drawn-alongside-australia-and-italy-for-rugby-world-cup-14088468.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland have been drawn alongside Australia and Italy in the group stage draw for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, following this afternoon's draw in London.</p> Rugby Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/smit-to-lead-barbarians-against-wallabies-in-wembley-14088459.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/smit-to-lead-barbarians-against-wallabies-in-wembley-14088459.html?r=RSS <p>South Africa captain John Smit will lead a star-studded Barbarians side against Australia in Wednesday's Olympic centenary clash at Wembley.</p> Rugby Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:01:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ospreys-play-down-speculation-over-wayne-smith-14088431.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ospreys-play-down-speculation-over-wayne-smith-14088431.html?r=RSS <p>The Ospreys are playing down speculation linking All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith with the region's head coach position.</p> Rugby Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-looking-for-argentina-in-rwc-2011-draw-14088428.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-looking-for-argentina-in-rwc-2011-draw-14088428.html?r=RSS <p>The draw for the 20-11 Rugby World Cup will be made in London this afternoon.</p> Rugby Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/victory-for-wales-but-failure-for-england-14086800.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/victory-for-wales-but-failure-for-england-14086800.html?r=RSS <p>England suffered another heavy defeat at Twickenham, as New Zealand beat them </p> Rugby Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-beat-newportgwent-dragons-14086799.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-beat-newportgwent-dragons-14086799.html?r=RSS <p>Leinster beat Newport-Gwent Dragons 29-13 in the Celtic League.</p> Rugby Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:49:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-hoping-for-a-win-14086343.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-hoping-for-a-win-14086343.html?r=RSS <p>Leinster will hope to get the defence of their Magners League title back on track this evening with a win over Newport Gwent Dragons at the RDS. </p> Rugby Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:17:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ulster-side-beat-connacht-at-ravenhill-14085862.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ulster-side-beat-connacht-at-ravenhill-14085862.html?r=RSS <p>Matt William's Ulster romped to a bonus point 53-13 win over Connacht in the bottom of the table inter-provincial clash at Ravenhill.</p> Rugby Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-extend-advantage-at-top-of-magners-league-14085854.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-extend-advantage-at-top-of-magners-league-14085854.html?r=RSS <p>Munster have extended their advantage at the top of the Magners League table to six points with a win over the Llanelli Scarlets.</p> Rugby Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cheika-names-team-for-celtic-league-clash-14085199.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cheika-names-team-for-celtic-league-clash-14085199.html?r=RSS <p>Micheal Cheika has named his starting 15 to face the Newport Gwent Dragons in tomorrow's Celtic League clash at the RDS.</p> Rugby Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:45:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/duffy-to-captain-connacht-for-first-time-14083947.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/duffy-to-captain-connacht-for-first-time-14083947.html?r=RSS <p>Gavin Duffy is set to captain Connacht for the first time tomorrow night, when he lines out at full back against Ulster in the Magners League at Ravenhill. </p> Rugby Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/o-gara-to-captain-munster-in-clash-with-scarlets-14083946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/o-gara-to-captain-munster-in-clash-with-scarlets-14083946.html?r=RSS <p>Ronan O'Gara will captain Munster when they resume their Magners League campaign against the Scarlets at their new ground in Llanelli on Friday evening.</p> Rugby Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/australia-make-five-changes-for-wales-clash-14078947.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/australia-make-five-changes-for-wales-clash-14078947.html?r=RSS <p>Australia have made five changes to their team for this Saturday's clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium.</p> Rugby Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:17:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cipriani-dropped-for-englandall-blacks-tie-14078943.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cipriani-dropped-for-englandall-blacks-tie-14078943.html?r=RSS <p>England have dropped Danny Cipriani from their starting team for this weekend's clash with the All Blacks.</p> Rugby Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-reflects-on-first-three-games-in-charge-14076168.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-reflects-on-first-three-games-in-charge-14076168.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney is reflecting on his first three games in charge of the Irish national team.</p> Rugby Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ft-wales-9-new-zealand-29-14075709.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ft-wales-9-new-zealand-29-14075709.html?r=RSS <p>Dan Carter guided New Zealand to victory over RBS 6 Nations champions</p> Rugby Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:17:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/shock-defeat-for-australia-14075666.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/shock-defeat-for-australia-14075666.html?r=RSS <p>There has been a big shock at the Rugby League World Cup, where New Zealand have beaten defending champions Australia in the final.</p> Rugby Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:57:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-17-argentina-3-14075648.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-17-argentina-3-14075648.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland survived a potentially-fraught encounter at Croke Park this afternoon</p> Rugby Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/south-africa-426-england-14075635.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/south-africa-426-england-14075635.html?r=RSS <p>England's terrible record against Southern Hemisphere sides continue.</p> Rugby Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-welcomes-argentina-to-croker-14075528.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-welcomes-argentina-to-croker-14075528.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland welcome Argentina to Croke Park for the first time for their final Autumn International this afternoon, kicking off at a quarter to three.</p> Rugby Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:39:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-defends-o-garas-rallying-of-teammates-14074762.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-defends-o-garas-rallying-of-teammates-14074762.html?r=RSS <p>Head coach Declan Kidney is defending Ronan O'Gara after the number 10 issued a rallying call to his team-mates.</p> Rugby Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/quinlans-appeal-dismissed-by-irb-14074761.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/quinlans-appeal-dismissed-by-irb-14074761.html?r=RSS <p>Alan Quinlan's appeal against his three-week suspension has been dismissed by the IRB.</p> Rugby Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lobbe-to-captain-argentina-against-ireland-14071786.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lobbe-to-captain-argentina-against-ireland-14071786.html?r=RSS <p>Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe is set to lead Argentina against Ireland at Croke Park tomorrow in the absence of captain Felipe Contepomi.</p> Rugby Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/five-changes-to-argentina-side-to-play-ireland-14071287.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/five-changes-to-argentina-side-to-play-ireland-14071287.html?r=RSS <p>Argentina coach Santiago Phelan has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Test against Ireland at Croke Park.</p> Rugby Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-makes-three-changes-for-argentina-clash-14070797.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-makes-three-changes-for-argentina-clash-14070797.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland head coach Declan Kidney has made three changes to his side for Saturday's clash with Argentina at Croke Park.</p> Rugby Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-to-name-irish-team-for-argentina-clash-14070250.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-to-name-irish-team-for-argentina-clash-14070250.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney is due to name his starting side to play Argentina later today.</p> Rugby Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-team-manager-says-pumas-will-be-formidable-14069544.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-team-manager-says-pumas-will-be-formidable-14069544.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland team manager Paul McNaughton predicts the chase for world ranking points will make Argentina more formidable than ever.</p> Rugby Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/quinlan-to-learn-outcome-of-disciplinary-probe-14068607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/quinlan-to-learn-outcome-of-disciplinary-probe-14068607.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's Alan Quinlan faces a disciplinary hearing in Dublin today after being cited for stamping during last weekend's clash with the All Blacks in Croke Park.</p> Rugby Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:35:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-narrowly-miss-out-on-famous-win-14068592.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-narrowly-miss-out-on-famous-win-14068592.html?r=RSS <p> Seconds from glory. A fitting title for another play, perhaps. On their knees, red-clad men may have failed to emulate history. </p> Rugby Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:30:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/thomond-park-officially-opened-by-taoiseach-14068186.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/thomond-park-officially-opened-by-taoiseach-14068186.html?r=RSS <p>The re-developed Thomond Park in Limerick has been declared officially open by Taoiseach Brian Cowen.</p> Rugby Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/best-oconnell-quinlan-in-28-man-ireland-squad-14068068.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/best-oconnell-quinlan-in-28-man-ireland-squad-14068068.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney has named an extended 28 man Ireland squad for the game with Argentina this Saturday in Croke Park.</p> Rugby Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-name-unchanged-team-for-all-blacks-tie-14067769.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/wales-name-unchanged-team-for-all-blacks-tie-14067769.html?r=RSS <p>Wales have named an unchanged starting team for Saturday's clash with New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium.</p> Rugby Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/scotland-make-four-changes-for-canada-clash-14067750.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/scotland-make-four-changes-for-canada-clash-14067750.html?r=RSS <p>Scotland have been forced to make four team changes for Saturday's test against Canada at Pittodrie.</p> Rugby Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/s-africa-delay-team-announcement-for-england-tie-14067735.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/s-africa-delay-team-announcement-for-england-tie-14067735.html?r=RSS <p>South Africa have delayed announcing their team for Saturday's clash with England.</p> Rugby Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:18:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/thomond-prepares-to-host-munsterall-blacks-tie-14067340.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/thomond-prepares-to-host-munsterall-blacks-tie-14067340.html?r=RSS <p>A sell-out crowd is expected in the redeveloped Thomond Park this evening for Munster's glamour tie against the All Blacks.</p> Rugby Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:45:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-to-lead-munster-against-all-blacks-14066567.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-to-lead-munster-against-all-blacks-14066567.html?r=RSS <p>Mick O'Driscoll will lead Munster out against the All Blacks for the 30th anniversary of that legendary 12-nil win over the tourists at Thomond Park in 1978.</p> Rugby Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/10-players-called-up-to-ireland-training-squad-14065978.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/10-players-called-up-to-ireland-training-squad-14065978.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland coach Declan Kidney has called up 10 extra players to his training squad ahead of next weekend's test match against Argentina.</p> Rugby Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/weepu-to-captain-all-blacks-in-munster-clash-14065502.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/weepu-to-captain-all-blacks-in-munster-clash-14065502.html?r=RSS <p>All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu will captain the All Blacks for the first time when he leads the team out against Munster on Tuesday.</p> Rugby Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-defeated-by-all-blacks-14065057.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-defeated-by-all-blacks-14065057.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland hoped for their first ever victory against New Zealand at Croke Park today.</p> Rugby Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:14:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-to-chase-victory-over-new-zealand-14064949.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-to-chase-victory-over-new-zealand-14064949.html?r=RSS <p>Today is a huge afternoon of international rugby.</p> Rugby Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-admits-added-pressure-for-all-blacks-tie-14063951.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-admits-added-pressure-for-all-blacks-tie-14063951.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has admitted that tomorrow's clash with the All Blacks piles added pressure on himself and his team-mates.</p> Rugby Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-name-provisional-squad-for-all-blacks-tie-14063271.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/munster-name-provisional-squad-for-all-blacks-tie-14063271.html?r=RSS <p>Munster coach Tony McGahan has named a provisional training squad ahead of next Tuesday's showdown with New Zealand at Thomond Park.</p> Rugby Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-makes-six-changes-to-team-14054670.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-makes-six-changes-to-team-14054670.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney makes six changes to the Irish team to face the all Blacks on Saturday.</p> Rugby Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-and-henry-to-name-teams-today-14053450.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-and-henry-to-name-teams-today-14053450.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland coach Declan Kidney and his Kiwi counterpart Graham Henry are both due to name their teams today for the All Blacks visit to Croke Park on Saturday.</p> Rugby Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mathewson-to-replace-ellis-in-all-blacks-squad-14051489.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mathewson-to-replace-ellis-in-all-blacks-squad-14051489.html?r=RSS <p>Wellington's Alby Mathewson has been called into the All Blacks squad to replace Andy Ellis on the side's tour of Europe.</p> Rugby Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-lose-to-fiji-in-semifinal-qualifier-14051328.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-lose-to-fiji-in-semifinal-qualifier-14051328.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland have missed out on a place in the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup after their fairytale run in the competition came to an end this morning.</p> Rugby Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:14:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/all-black-ellis-to-miss-irish-tie-with-rib-injury-14050547.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/all-black-ellis-to-miss-irish-tie-with-rib-injury-14050547.html?r=RSS <p>All Blacks scrum-half Andy Ellis is to return home to New Zealand after suffering a rib cartilage injury in Saturday's win over Scotland.</p> Rugby Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/11-players-drafted-into-squad-for-all-blacks-tie-14050506.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/11-players-drafted-into-squad-for-all-blacks-tie-14050506.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney has called an extra 11 players into the Ireland training camp ahead of next weekend's visit of the All Blacks to Croke Park.</p> Rugby Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-thrash-canada-at-thomond-14048808.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-thrash-canada-at-thomond-14048808.html?r=RSS <p>The Declan Kidney-era Ireland got off to the start it wanted with an eight-try 55-nil win over Canada at Thomond Park.</p> Rugby Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/o-driscoll-to-lead-irish-squad-in-captains-run-training-14044109.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/o-driscoll-to-lead-irish-squad-in-captains-run-training-14044109.html?r=RSS <p>Brian O'Driscoll will lead the Irish team in the Captain's Run training session in Thomond Park later this morning.</p> Rugby Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidneys-irish-side-to-train-in-limerick-today-14039090.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidneys-irish-side-to-train-in-limerick-today-14039090.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney's Ireland side are due to train in Limerick today ahead of the first game of the November test series this Saturday.</p> Rugby Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/perpignan-threaten-to-quit-heineken-cup-14037065.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/perpignan-threaten-to-quit-heineken-cup-14037065.html?r=RSS <p>French side Perpignan are threatening to pull out of this year's Heineken Cup in a row over the 18-week suspension given to Marius Tincu.</p> Rugby Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-pull-off-shock-win-over-samoa-in-sydney-14036190.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ireland-pull-off-shock-win-over-samoa-in-sydney-14036190.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland have pulled off the shock of this year's Rugby League World Cup after securing a place in the knockout stages in Sydney this morning.</p> Rugby Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/keith-earls-to-make-first-irish-start-against-canada-14033946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/keith-earls-to-make-first-irish-start-against-canada-14033946.html?r=RSS <p>Keith Earls is set to win his first cap for Ireland after being named in the team to face Canada at Thomond Park this weekend.</p> Rugby Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/johnston-names-four-newcomers-in-england-team-14033894.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/johnston-names-four-newcomers-in-england-team-14033894.html?r=RSS <p>England coach Martin Johnson has named four newcomers in his team to play the Pacific Islanders on Saturday.</p> Rugby Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-to-name-irish-team-for-canada-clash-14032826.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-to-name-irish-team-for-canada-clash-14032826.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney is due to name his Irish team today for this weekend's clash with Canada at Thomond Park.</p> Rugby Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kerr-drafted-into-irish-side-for-samoa-clash-14030006.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kerr-drafted-into-irish-side-for-samoa-clash-14030006.html?r=RSS <p>Front-row forward Wayne Kerr has been called into the Irish side to face Samoa in Wednesday's crucial clash at the Rugby League World Cup.</p> Rugby Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:02:00 +0000