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Leinster's O'Driscoll leads Magners packed Irish

Magners League (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

Leinster's Brian O'Driscoll will lead Grand Slam champions Ireland into the Guinness Series Autumn Internationals this weekend.

Horan out of Ireland squad

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009

Prop Marcus Horan has been ruled out of Ireland’s squad for their Test against the Springboks. Horan will miss all the November internationals due to a head injury and he’ll be back within eight weeks. ‘Following further tests this week, Horan underwent a routine medical procedure and will undergo a period of rest over the next number [...]

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Lawes can make England impact insists Saints director

The Independent (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder has backed second row Courtney Lawes to make a big impact for England against Australia on Saturday - provided he is given an opportunity off the bench.

England's lack of front a real worry for Johnson

The Independent (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

The unexpected return of Steve Thompson to England's starting front row for this weekend's awkward meeting with the Wallabies at Twickenham will inject almost 50 caps' worth of experience into a reshaped tight unit, but the bump-and-grind department remains the source of greatest worry for the manager Martin Johnson, who knows a thing or two about life in the darkened recesses.

O'Driscoll is the key

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

IRELAND coach Declan Kidney has confirmed Brian O'Driscoll will skipper the Grand Slam champions for their series of Test matches against Australia, Fiji and South Africa.

Late score seals maximum for Munster

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009

Munster notched a 24-10 bonus-point victory over Ulster at Thomond Park on Saturday, a result made possible by a last-minute try.

Kidney opens the doors

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has announced a 39-man squad for the upcoming November Tests that includes nine uncapped players.

Ireland Squad for Autumn Internationals

The Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009

Declan Kidney has named 9 uncapped players in his 39-man Ireland squad to take on Australia, Fiji and South Africa, and the Ireland A side to play Tonga and Argentina Jaguares will also come from this group of players. Ireland’s fixtures for the Autumn Internationals are as follows: Fri 13th November, 19:00, Ravenhill Ireland A v [...]

Nine new caps in Ireland squad

ireland.com (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009

Ireland squad news:Ulster’s Chris Henry has been rewarded for an excellent performance against Leinster last weekend with a call-up to the 39-man Ireland squad ahead of the November internationals, but team-mate Ian Humphreys has been left out of Declan Kidney’s panel.

Kidney names 39-strong squad for November Test series

Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has included nine uncapped players in his 39 strong-squad for the upcoming Guinness Series of internationals in November against Australia, Fiji and South Africa.

Saffa selected for Paddies

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009

South African-born prop Brett Wilkinson has been named in Ireland’s 39-man squad for their November internationals. Wilkinson, 25, was born in Grahamstown and represented UCT, but began playing for Magners League side Connacht in 2006. He is one of nine new caps named in the Irish squad to play internationals against Australia, Fiji and the Springboks. However, [...]

Martin Johnson's All Saints Day: Northampton wonder boy and World Cup winner Steve Thompson called up to England squad

Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009

Martin Johnson and his England coaches have reacted to the injury crisis which has savagely undermined their preparations for the autumn Tests by sending for two contrasting graduates of the fabled Northampton Old Scouts RFC.

O'Gara misfires as Munster lose to Edinburgh

Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009

Edinburgh 12 Munster 7 Edinburgh consolidated their place in the Magners League play-off places with a hard fought win over Munster - their first defeat of the Irish province since October 2006.

Paterson gives Munster a headache

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009

Four penalties from the boot of Chris Paterson deepened the gloom over Munster as Edinburgh won 12-7 in the Magners League on Friday.

Edinburgh beat Munster to go top

BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009

Edinburgh move to the top of the Magners League with a 12-7 win over defending champions Munster at Murrayfield.