Ireland's Call - Part Two: You asked, O'Driscoll and Kidney answered
Your questions packed a punch this week but Brian and Declan did not shirk the challenge. Kevin McLaughlin had something to say too.
Your questions packed a punch this week but Brian and Declan did not shirk the challenge. Kevin McLaughlin had something to say too.
Photographer Billy Stickland has followed the brightest and best in the world of sport for the past four decades and has some great stories to tell.
The Irish coach has turned to the Heineken Cup winners to make up the core of his side ahead of Saturday’s match in Christchurch.
Get in touch with us to put your most searching queries to captain Brian O’Driscoll and coach Declan Kidney.
The Leinster man is ready for the season’s final thrusts while the slow recoveries of Cian Healy and Mike Ross may lead to a front row shake-up.
New Zealanders expect some bite and struggle from their prey while Euro 2012 woes do little to lift team morale.
The Connacht full-back is jetting to Christchurch while Paddy McAllister and Tony Buckley are keeping their phones charged and ready.
Jamie Heaslip took the defeat on the chin while All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was sparing with his praise.
Brian O’Driscoll and his Irish teammates were hoping to upset the world champion All Blacks at Eden Park.
Hopes are high that Ireland can end a 107 year wait to beat the All Blacks but McCaw, Carter and Woodcock are not ones for rolling over.
Brian O’Driscoll’s wife is cheering him on from afar, the Irish players miss Maxwell House and Kiwis remind us again that we have never beaten them.
We put some some of your questions to the Irish coach and captain ahead of the first Test – here is what they had to say.
Bold team selections excite the travelling media corp and a slovenly funnyman piques the Irish captain.
Declan Kidney has thrown convention to the wind as he shakes up the Ireland backline and hands out two new caps.
What do you do when you have just won a World Cup? Ma’a went to Japan while Sonny Bill won a heavyweight boxing championship.
We are giving you the opportunity to put your best comment forward to the Irish rugby team days before they face the All Blacks.
The full-back is flattered by Kiwi interest but prefers to focus on Shane Horgan’s leg in the Olympic torch relay through Dublin.
Eoin Reddan is amazed by Tiger Woods’ winning charge and Simon Zebo sticks out ‘like a sore thumb’.
The tighthead prop’s injured hamstring may prevent him from lining up against New Zealand on Saturday.
Our reporter, Patrick McCarry, is in the home of the world champion All Blacks as Ireland look to make history.
Richie McCaw will captain the All Blacks for the three-Test series against the Irish, writes Patrick McCarry in New Zealand.
“He decided what he wanted to do was the right thing,” said the former Irish international. “He’s got to live with that.”
The Ireland squad to tour New Zealand has been finalised and now includes Chris Henry, Paul Marshall, Mike McCarthy and Ronan Loughney.
The Hull City defender was conscious that his fortune meant disappointment for his friend, Kevin Foley.
The Swansea coach has a clause in his contract that states he can talk to a big club if he ‘felt it was right for us to move on’.
The Ulster and Ireland centre is seeking to add to his two caps and challenge Brian O’Driscoll for the number 13 jersey.
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“It’s on the left, ON THE LEFT!”
The Wolves defender insists he was fit to play against Bosnia but was told to rest until he reached the training camp in Italy.
The New Zealander ended his season with Leinster on the treatment bench. Paul Marshall is the favourite to step-in.
I’ll see your Miss Italy Stefania Bivoni and I’ll raise you a John Delaney.
The former Mayo footballer believes the ex-Tipperary chief should have steered clear of coaching for the summer at least.
The Spanish midfielder says he will be ready to play Italy on 10 June and Ireland four days later.
The three-time European Championship winners are short on forwards but brimming with goalscoring midfielders.
The Munster winger was identified as O’Driscoll’s heir apparent but is being shunted around the Irish backline.
Joe Brolly and Colm O’Rourke were scathing in their comments about the former Cavan player, as well as his new club and county.
The 17-year-old swimmer was very impressive in securing second place in the 50m Breaststroke final at the Euro Championships.
The Spartak Moscow winger was in electric form and may have done enough to ensure a starting role at Euro 2012.
“We wanted to get on a bit of a role before we go to Poznan,” added Irish matchwinner Shane Long.
The sun shone on the supporters at the Aviva and Ireland acquitted themselves well in their Euro 2012 send-off.