France 58-24 Ireland
A superb crowd of 14,522, basking in the Avignon sun, saw favourites France open their Alitalia European Cup campaign with a resounding 10-try victory over Ireland.
Ireland name team for France clash
Ireland coach Andy Kelly has named a highly experienced team to take on France in Avignon.
Ireland squad prepare for French challenge
Saturday sees Ireland get their 2010 Alitalia European Cup campaign underway when they face off against stiff opposition against France in Avignon.
Ireland unveil European Cup squad
Championship Player of the Year Liam Finn is among a 30-man training squad named by Ireland head coach Andy Kelly for the European Cup.
Four Nations spot awaits Euro Cup winners
A place in the 2011 Four Nations beckons France, Ireland, Scotland or Wales when they compete in this year’s European Cup.
Ireland 16-40 Lebanon
Lebanon proved too strong, overwhelming the Irish and in some way atoning for the Emerald Isle denying them the chance to go to the 2008 World Cup.
Carney predicts tough test for the Irish
Dual code international Brian Carney is predicting that Ireland will face a tough test on Sunday when they face Lebanon.
Ireland target European Cup final
Ireland coach Andy Kelly has targeted a place in the European Cup final ahead of his side’s clash with Wales on Sunday.
Wolves youngster in Ireland squad
Warrington teenager Tyrone McCarthy has been called up to Andy Kelly’s Ireland squad for the European Cup.
Pitts set for Leeds debut
Teenager Jay Pitts could make his Leeds debut against Salford on Friday after he was named in Brian McClennan’s 19 man squad.
Leeds sign Wakefield prop
Leeds have signed Wakefield prop Jay Pitts for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.