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Wales edge Ireland in thriller

February 6, 2012 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Leigh Halfpenny’s last-minute penalty gave Wales a 23-21 win over Ireland in an enthralling Six Nations see-saw battle in Dublin. The match looked to have turned in Ireland’s favour after Wales were reduced to 14 men with Bradley Davies penalised …

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USA shows character

September 11, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Captain Todd Clever expressed extreme pride after the United States produced a sterling defensive effort on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by holding Ireland to a commendable 12-point winning margin in their rugby World Cup opener on …

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Ireland World Cup squad

August 23, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Conor Murray has been included in Ireland’s squad for the World Cup at the expense of Munster team-mate Tomas O’Leary. Murray, who made his only Test appearance against France in Bordeaux nine days ago, travels with fellow scrum-halves Eoin Reddan …

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Ireland suffer third defeat

August 21, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Ireland fell to a third defeat in their preparations for the upcoming World Cup following a 22-26 defeat to France at the Aviva Stadium. Contrary to the reverse fixture a week ago, Ireland started in the ascendancy but soon faded …

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Ireland Shock England At World Cup

March 2, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Kevin O’Brien hammered a record-breaking century as Ireland turned in an extraordinary performance to chase England’s target of 328 in their World Cup Group B game and win by three wickets in Bangalore. Led by a big partnership from Ian …

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