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Ferris has tip-tackle case dismissed Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris is free to face France on Saturday after having his citing for alleged dangerous play dismissed http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159190.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159190.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:09:08 GMT Kirwan interested in Ulster post Ex-Japan coach John Kirwan has admitted he would be interested in taking on the vacant Ulster head coach spot if approached http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159168.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159168.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:43:43 GMT Ireland pair commit to Munster Ireland internationals Keith Earls and Denis Leamy have committed their future to Munster until 2014 http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/159143.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/159143.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:06:20 GMT Ulster confirm McLaughlin role change Irish side Ulster have confirmed that they are on the lookout for a new coach after announcing that current boss Brian McLaughlin will move to a role within the academy http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159139.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159139.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:18:25 GMT Ireland bullish over Ferris citing Ireland have conceded that they are "disappointed" over Stephen Ferris' citing but remain confident that it will be overturned http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159137.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159137.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:08:47 GMT Wales fear the worst after Davies citing Second-row <a href="http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/player/27646.html">Bradley Davies </a>has been hit with a citing following the Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland on Sunday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159116.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159116.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:07:53 GMT Leinster keen on signing Thorn Leinster are close to agreeing a deal to sign World Cup winning second-row Brad Thorn, according to reports http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159106.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2011-12/rugby/story/159106.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:19:01 GMT Earls boost for Ireland Centre Keith Earls is set to return to the Ireland squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France in Paris http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159087.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159087.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:05:14 GMT Scotland slump in IRB Rankings Scotland have fallen to 12th place in the latest International Rugby Board Rankings as a result of their Six Nations loss to England on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159079.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159079.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:22:59 GMT History stacked in France's favour Ireland and France will contest the 90th Test between the two sides when the pair meet at the Stade de France on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159065.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159065.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:47:21 GMT Gatland happy to ride his luck Wales boss Warren Gatland admitted his team "got out of jail" after they claimed a dramatic Six Nations victory over shell-shocked Ireland at the Aviva Stadium http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159033.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159033.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:23:31 GMT A tale of two tackles "This year's Six Nations exploded into life at the third time of asking with Wales and Ireland playing out one of the most thrilling clashes in recent memory." <b>Graham Jenkins</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159026.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159026.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:45:45 GMT Wales clinch dramatic victory over Ireland Wales claimed a dramatic 23-21 victory over Ireland in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159019.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/159019.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:32:57 GMT O'Connell talks up feelgood factor Ireland skipper Paul O'Connell hopes his charges can transfer their Heineken Cup form onto the international stage http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158941.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158941.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:14:47 GMT Roberts: I'm lucky to be starting Jamie Roberts has admitted it was "touch and go" whether he would be available for Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158924.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158924.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:32:55 GMT Gatland happy with double return Wales coach Warren Gatland has dismissed fears over the fitness of Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts, insisting that they have not taken a double risk for Sunday's Six Nations clash with Ireland http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158899.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158899.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:38:40 GMT Roberts and Priestland make the cut Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts will both start for Wales in the Six Nations opener against Ireland, while Fergus McFadden is named for the hosts http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158892.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158892.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:27:43 GMT Earls withdraws from Ireland line-up Ireland's Keith Earls has pulled out of his side's Six Nations opener against Wales with Fergus McFadden promoted to the starting line-up and David Kearney drafted onto the replacements bench http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158741.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158741.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:14:57 GMT Ireland eye revenge against Wales Ireland will tackle Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday with revenge very much on their mind http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158728.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158728.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:57:59 GMT Sexton ready to right some wrongs Jonathan Sexton is determined to do all he can to retain the Ireland No.10 jersey after being handed the playmaking duties for their Six Nations opener against Wales in Dublin on Sunday http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158680.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158680.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:34:28 GMT