Tag Archives: Ireland

Keane focused on Slovakia

By Daire Walsh Probably the biggest talking point ahead of Ireland’s Euro 2012 Group B qualifying encounter with Slovakia is the decision by manager Giovanni Trapattoni to pick West Brom’s Shane Long ahead of his former Reading compatriot Kevin Doyle … Continue reading

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Long & Keane to start up front

Shane Long and Stephen Ward are the most notable inclusions in Republic Of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni’s side to face Slovakia in the Euro 2012 Group B Qualifier to be played in the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night (kick-off 7.45pm). Long … Continue reading

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Ireland V France Six Nations Rugby – Irish Times

Ireland comeback falls just short Ireland 12 France 14: A SECOND-HALF try from powerful prop Christelle Chobet denied Ireland what would have been a famous victory in their first home encounter of 2011 in the RBS Women’s Six Nations in … Continue reading

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Ireland V France Six Nations Women’s Rugby – Irish Independent

Briggs try not enough in brave Irish fightback IRELAND 12 FRANCE 14 WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS Saturday February 12 2011 Briggs try not enough in brave Irish fightback A second-half try from powerful prop Christelle Chobet denied Ireland what would have … Continue reading

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Irish Women’s Rugby Six Nations Versus England – The Irish Times

RUGBY: Women’s Six Nations: Ireland 0 England 31: DESPITE THEIR best efforts, the Irish women could not prevent a magnificent England from completing the Grand Slam in this encounter played before an enthusiastic crowd at Ashbourne RFC last night. This … Continue reading

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