Six Nations 2002 - Ireland
28/05/12
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SIX NATIONS IRELAND
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FRENCH LESSON
Ireland were taught a Six Nations lesson at the Stade de France in Paris as France produced a superb display to rout them 44-5, take the Six Nations title and complete a brilliant Grand Slam.
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LAPORTE HAILS GRAND SLAM HEROES
Post-match reaction to France's 44-5 defeat of Ireland. (More)

FRANCE v IRELAND MIN-BY-MIN
A detailed look at how France defeated Ireland 44-5 in Paris. (More)

IRISH FEAR FRENCH ON RAMPAGE
Eddie O'Sullivan will send his Ireland team into battle in Paris more in hope than expectation. (More)

HICKIE DOUBTFUL FOR IRELAND
Ireland wing Denis Hickie is a doubt for Saturday's clash with France. (More)

DEMPSEY - O'DRISCOLL IS AWESOME
Girvan Dempsey says Brian O'Driscoll is even more of a threat to the French now than two years ago. (More)

IBANEZ WARNING OVER 'TRICKY' IRELAND
France hooker Raphael Ibanez has warned his side to expect a hard day's work from "tricky" Ireland. (More)

STRINGER AIMS TO SILENCE FRENCH FANS
Ireland's Peter Stringer is looking forward to taking on the French crowd on Saturday. (More)

HENDERSON GIVES IRISH SLIM CHANCE
Lions centre Rob Henderson is delighted to be back in the Ireland team to face France. (More)

WOOD PLEASED WITH IRISH PROGRESS
Keith Wood believes Ireland deserve more recognition for their 2002 Six Nations campaign. (More)

FRANCE GAME NOT EVERYTHING:
Eddie O'Sullivan insists clash with France will not make or break his side's Six Nations. (More)

LIONS DUO BACK FOR IRELAND
Ireland have recalled Lions duo Keith Wood and Rob Henderson to face France. (More)

MILLER MISSES OUT
Ireland back row Eric Miller has been ruled out of next weekend's clash with France. (More)

LIONS BACK FOR IRELAND
Keith Wood and Rob Henderson have been included in the Ireland squad to face France. (More)

LAPORTE NAMES UNCHANGED TEAM
France coach Bernard Laporte will not change his side for their Six Nations game with Ireland. (More)

GALTHIE UPBEAT OVER GRAND SLAM BID
France caption Fabien Galthie admits Ireland have the firepower to ruin their Grand Slam bid. (More)

FRENCH FEAR O'DRISCOLL
Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll has been named as the man who could ruin France's Grand Slam dreams. (More)

IRISH TO TAKE NO ACTION
Ireland will not demand any further action over Salvatore Perugini's head-butt on Peter Stringer. (More)

MARSH TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO O'DRISCOLL
Tony Marsh has urged France not to let Brian O'Driscoll wreck their Grand Slam dream. (More)

JOHNSTONE BLAMES IRISH
Post-match reaction to Ireland's 32-17 defeat of Italy. (More)

PERFORMANCE IS KEY FOR IRISH - O'SULLIVAN
Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has warned his team not to underestimate Italy. (More)

HUMPREYS PLAYS DOWN EXPECTATIONS
David Humphreys has warned fans not to expect a deluge of points against Italy on Saturday. (More)

STRINGER EXPECTS TOUGH TASK
Ireland scrum-half Peter Stringer is expecting a war of attrition against Italy on Saturday. (More)

VERSATILITY THE KEY FOR KELLY
New Ireland cap John Kelly believes his versatility has earned him his international debut. (More)

BYRNE READY TO STEP FROM SHADOWS
Ireland's Six Nations new boy Shane Byrne will emerge from Keith Wood's shadow on Saturday. (More)

'MAGIC MAN' O'DRISCOLL TO INSPIRE IRISH
Brian O'Driscoll will help Ireland to an easy win over Italy, according to Thomas Castaignede. (More)

HUMPHREYS HONOURED BY CAPTAINCY
David Humphreys says his elevation to the captaincy of Ireland is the ultimate honour. (More)

WOOD SET FOR FIRST START
Ireland captain Keith Wood is set for his first Six Nations appearance of the season against Italy. (More)

WOOD IN QUINS RETURN
Ireland captain Keith Wood will make his first appearance for three months for Harlequins on Saturday. (More)

DOMINGUEZ IN DOUBT FOR DUBLIN
Diego Dominguez is still a doubt for Italy's Six Nations clash with Ireland on March 23. (More)

IRISH TRIO WITHDRAW FROM SQUAD
Ireland's training camp in Belfast next week has been hit by further injury withdrawals. (More)

WOOD STILL OUT
Keith Wood was left out of an Ireland training squad on Wednesday. (More)

MAGGS READY TO DRIVE IRELAND ON
Kevin Maggs is looking forward to another battle for the Six Nations title. (More)

CULT OF O'DRISCOLL GATHERS MOMENTUM
Brian O'Driscoll enhanced his lofty reputation with another top class display against Scotland (More)

WOOD SET FOR RETURN
Keith Wood is hopeful of returning to lead his side's Six Nations title charge against Italy (More)

IRELAND v SCOTLAND PLAYER RATINGS
A look at the performances of the Ireland and Scotland players in the Six Nations clash in Dublin. (More)

EDDIE IN AWE OF O'DRISCOLL
Post-match reaction to Ireland's 43-22 victory over Scotland. (More)

O'DRISCOLL LIFTS IRISH SPIRITS
Dave Ord reflects on the rest of Saturday' Six Nations action. (More)

KIDNEY READY FOR BATTLE
Ireland assistant coach Declan Kidney admits Scotland will be a tough test on Saturday. (More)

O'SULLIVAN UPBEAT
Eddie O'Sullivan is confident Ireland can get their campaign back on track against Scotland. (More)

IRELAND v SCOTLAND TEAMS
The teams for Saturday's Six Nations clash in Dublin. (More)

HICKIE: IRISH HAVE LEARNT LESSONS
Denis Hickie expects Ireland to be better prepared when they take on Scotland. (More)

IT'S TIME TO DELIVER, HICKIE ADMITS
Denis Hickie is looking for a return to winning ways against Scotland on Saturday. (More)

VIVE LA FRANCE!
Thomas Castaignede previews the latest round of action in the Six Nations. (More)

GALWEY HOPES TO RIGHT WRONGS
Irish captain Mick Galwey is delighted to have been given a second chance to prove himself. (More)

HOLLAND HANDED 'A' PLACE
John Kelly's elevation to the Ireland senior squad has opened the door to an Irish A start for Jason Holland. (More)

IRISH DUO HANDED O'SULLIVAN BACKING
Irish duo Frankie Sheahan and David Humphreys have received massive votes of confidence from their coach. (More)

SHELL-SHOCKED IRISH STAND BY SQUAD
Ireland have made just one change for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland. (More)

JOHNSON IN SIX NATIONS XV
England make up the majority of the Zurich World Rankings Six Nations XV. (More)

O'CONNELL OUT OF IRISH SQUAD
Ireland lock Paul O'Connell has withdrawn from the squad to face Scotland on Saturday. (More)

WOOD'S INJURY WOES CONTINUE
Ireland skipper Keith Wood has failed in his bid to face Scotland in the Six Nations. (More)

KELLY'S CALL-UP
Ireland have called John Kelly into their squad to prepare for the game against Scotland. (More)

MURPHY'S IRELAND KO
Georden Murphy will miss Ireland's Lloyds TSB Six Nations clash with Scotland. (More)

WE WERE TAUGHT A LESSON - GALWEY
Mick Galwey admitted Ireland had been given a harsh lesson in rugby at Twickenham. (More)



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France 44 Ireland 5
Ire 32 Italy 17
Ire 43 Scot 22
Eng 45 Ireland 11
Ireland 54 Wales 10
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