Full coverage of the five matches played by Ireland in the run-up to their 2009 Six Nations Grand Slam win Synopsis It looks like we don't have any synopsis for this title yet.Be the first to contribute. Learn more Contribute to this page ...
Ireland ARE STRONG ENOUGH TO WIN GRAND SLAM, INSISTS CAMPBELL ; LEGEND OLLIE SURE TRIPLE CROWN CAN BE SECURED AHEAD OF THE BIGGEST PRIZE OF ALLCrozier, Niall
Italy’s promising outside centre was excellent in the win away againstScotlandin Round 1, as well as making the most of what his pack delivered in the losses to Wales and Ireland. He is a balanced 13, with the speed to beat players on outside arcs, the footwork and power to cut bac...
It was fitting that Ireland, convincing winners, got the final score. As with Sheehan previously, their rolling maul allowed Ronan Kelleher to slot the fifth and final try that sealed a record win over Les Bleus in France. This game pitted the two sides who felt perhaps the greatest ...
A Grand Slam in the 5 or 6 Nations rugby Championship has only been won 41 times in the 97 years it has been contested with England (13), Wales (12), France (10) leading the way and with Scotland and Ireland on 3 apiece some way behind. Ireland won it in 1948 (Ravenhill), 2009...
Ireland reignited St Patrick’s weekend celebrations by clinching Grand Slam success in Dublin for the first time with a battling 29-16 win over England. The world’s top-ranked side were odds-on favourites to sweep aside their rivals but were made to work hard for the country’s fo...
Andy Farrell has announced his 42 man training squad for the world cup, and true to form, has not been afraid to make some hard choices. The dominant theme is one of loyalty to the players who have enabled Ireland win a Grand Slam and maintain their place at the top of the world rank...
Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to talk about Ireland, the Six Nations and a potential World Cup win. Ireland are on course for a Grand Slam in the Six Nations. Victory over Scotland in two weeks and then England the following week will assure them of the title. But this is a World...
Elsewhere, Australia continue their grand slam hunt, while Ireland, New Zealand and France are also in action. Ben McShane/Sportsfile via Getty Images 48dReuters Ireland vs. Fiji: Hosts run in eight tries in 52-17 thrashing A dominant Ireland thrashed a disjointed and undisciplined Fiji 52-17...
Louk Sorensen, a powerful presence on the court, made history by becoming the first Irish player in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam main draw match. His relentless pursuit of success, despite facing numerous injury setbacks, exemplifies his fierce commitment to the sport. As a trailblazer ...