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For more see www.setantasports.com. en-GB http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/04/24/Rugby-OShea-backs-Kidney-for-Ireland-job/ Former Ireland full-back Conor O’Shea says it would be ‘ridiculous’ not to appoint Declan Kidney as the next Ireland coach. 2008-04-24T07:24:14+01:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/04/22/Rugby-Hill-Moody-on-Johnson/ Saracens veteran Richard Hill has backed the appointment of Martin Johnson as England's new team manager. 2008-04-22T08:38:22+01:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/3/11/Rugby-South-Africa-eye-2015-World-Cup/ Rugby chiefs in South Africa are looking at bringing The World Cup back to the country,  20 years after it was last staged there. 2008-03-11T20:22:37+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/01/15/Rugby-Betsen-to-exit-international-stage-/ Serge Betsen, the vastly experienced French flanker is set to announce his retirement from the international rugby stage at a press conference on Wednesday. 2008-01-15T09:21:43+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/01/08/Rugby-Williams-on-Wales-World-Cup/ Martyn Williams has revealed that Wales’ players became confused as to what head coach Gareth Jenkins and assistant coach Nigel Davies wanted of them during last year’s calamitous World Cup campaign. 2008-01-08T14:24:24+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2008/01/1/Rugby-Vickery-exclusive/ Phil Vickery has told Setanta Sports News that ‘you couldn't fault anyone for effort’ at the World Cup, despite England’s disappointing start to the campaign. 2008-01-01T13:16:14+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/31/Rugby-Barkley-pleads-not-guilty-to-assault/ England fly-half Olly Barkley has pleaded not guilty to assault following an incident with a fellow guest at a wedding in July. 2007-12-31T12:09:10+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/31/Rugby-New-deals-on-card-for-England-duo/ Newcastle and Wasps are hoping to tie down Jonny Wilkinson and Lawrence Dallaglio respectively to contract extensions early in the new year. 2007-12-31T07:42:48+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/30/Rugby-Door-still-open-to-critics---Ashton/ Brian Ashton has vowed not to hold a grudge against any player who criticised his management style following the Autumn's World Cup in France. 2007-12-30T11:30:45+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/29/Rugby-Robinson-on-OBE/ Jason Robinson has expressed his delight at being awarded an OBE in the New Year Honors. 2007-12-29T16:17:43+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/29/Rugby-New-Year-Honours/ Brian Ashton has been rewarded for leading England to the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup with an MBE. 2007-12-29T09:34:42+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/28/Rugby-McCaw-on-2008/ Richie McCaw has admitted that New Zealand’s disastrous World Cup campaign still weighs heavy on his mind but the flanker is determined to put the disappointment behind him and enjoy the coming year. 2007-12-28T10:34:13+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/25/Rugby-Rob-Andrew-interview/ England director of elite rugby Rob Andrew has told Setanta Sports News that the future is bright for the national side. 2007-12-25T16:15:41+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/24/Rugby-Howlett-on-move/ Doug Howlett has dismissed the suggestion that he decided to leave New Zealand after becoming frustrated by his failure to secure a regular berth in the All Blacks starting XV. 2007-12-24T08:15:41+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/23/Rugby-OSullivan-takes-the-blame/ Eddie O'Sullivan has admitted that his job is on the line as Ireland continue their preparations for the 2008 RBS 6 Nations. 2007-12-23T11:43:13+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/22/Rugby-Owen-keeping-his-options-open/ Wales forward Michael Owen has refused to commit his future to the Newport Gwent Dragons beyond the end of this season. 2007-12-22T17:52:24+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/22/Rugby-Cueto-on-2007-2008/ England star Mark Cueto is hoping Brian Ashton can lead the side to Six Nations glory next year to make up somewhat for the disappointment of World Cup final defeat to South Africa in France. 2007-12-22T10:37:17+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/21/Rugby-ARU-back-Argentina-for-Tri-Nations/ Argentina could be just the fix to shake up the Tri-Nations and the Super 14, according to Australian Rugby Union deputy chief executive Matt Carroll. 2007-12-21T17:33:52+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/20/Rugby-IRUPA-on-report/ The Irish Rugby Union Players’ Association will delay passing comment on Genesis’ review of Ireland’s implosion at the World Cup until it has received a written copy of the report. 2007-12-20T09:48:48+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/20/Rugby-OSullivan-on-Genesis/ Ireland boss Eddie O’Sullivan has admitted that he mishandled Ireland’s preparations for this year’s World Cup and is happy to accept a revamp of his coaching structure. 2007-12-20T08:46:48+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/20/Rugby-ODriscoll-on-report/ Brian O’Driscoll has stated that he is fully behind Eddie O’Sullivan but admitted that the “fresh ideas” put forward by the Genesis report may aid the under-fire Ireland coach. 2007-12-20T08:08:33+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/19/Kingston-on-young-players/ Former Ireland captain Terry Kingston has hit out at national coach Eddie O'Sullivan's decision to consistently stick with his "tried and trusted" players too often in the build-up to the World Cup. 2007-12-19T09:36:24+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/18/Rugby-Jones-on-O-Sullivan/ It is time for Eddie O'Sullivan to walk away from the Ireland job, according to former Aussie boss Eddie Jones. 2007-12-18T08:44:23+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/17/Rugby-Review-of-Ireland-WC/ The review of Ireland’s dismal World Cup campaign has found that the players suffered from a lack of match practice in the lead-up to the tournament. 2007-12-17T22:08:32+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/14/Rugby-Deans-named-Wallabies-coach/ Robbie Deans has been named the new head coach of Australia after the post was left vacant by John Connolly. 2007-12-14T08:30:09+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/07/Rugby-Strettle-plays-down-Ashton-criticism/ England starlet David Strettle has played down criticism of coach Brian Ashton, insisting that discussing team matters is an integral part of the professional game. 2007-12-07T10:27:13+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/06/Rugby-Henry-gets-NZ-job/ Graham Henry has been reappointed head coach of the All Blacks, despite New Zealand's shock early exit from the World Cup in France. 2007-12-06T22:40:01+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/06/Rugby-Deans-leading-race-for-NZ-job/ It would appear that Robbie Deans has emerged as the front runner to land the New Zealand head coach's role. 2007-12-06T09:50:45+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/03/Rugby-Gatland-worried-about-All-Blacks/ Warren Gatland has expressed his concern over the stability of rugby in his native New Zealand. 2007-12-03T12:39:30+00:00 http://sports.setanta.com/en/Sport/News/Other-sports/2007/12/01/Rugby-New-Zealand-happy-with-20-team-World-Cup/ New Zealand have praised the International Rugby Board’s decision to retain the 20-team format for the 2011 World Cup. 2007-12-01T15:52:59+00:00