http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3558,00.xmlIreland news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbThu, 08 May 2008 17:02:45 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyMichael Bradley will take charge of Ireland for their tour Down Under this summer."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3538404,00.html3558_3538404Thu, 08 May 2008 16:24:06 GMTRugby UnionBrian O'Driscoll is confident new head coach Declan Kidney has all the right credentials to put a smile back on the face of Irish rugby."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3536975,00.html3558_3536975Thu, 08 May 2008 10:24:42 GMTRugby UnionIreland have confirmed the appointment of Declan Kidney as their head coach for the next three and a half years."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3532938,00.html3558_3532938Wed, 07 May 2008 12:37:57 GMTRugby UnionThe IRFU has confirmed that Gordon D'Arcy will miss the June tour to New Zealand and Australia, after the centre had further surgery on the broken arm he suffered during the Six Nations."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3532547,00.html3558_3532547Wed, 07 May 2008 11:11:43 GMTRugby UnionWhile Declan Kidney is almost certain to be named Ireland coach at some point in the near future, the IRFU have been seeking a solution to a more short-term problem as well: finding an interim management."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3528908,00.html3558_3528908Tue, 06 May 2008 14:48:09 GMTRugby UnionLeinster boss Michael Cheika has backed Munster counterpart Declan Kidney as the perfect choice to succeed Eddie O'Sullivan as Ireland coach. "http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3494657,00.html3558_3494657Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:36:57 GMTRugby UnionMunster coach Declan Kidney looks set to be appointed as the new Ireland boss on Tuesday, according to BBC reports."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3489418,00.html3558_3489418Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:43:44 GMTRugby UnionThe 2009 Six Nations Championship fixtures have been released, and England will play host to Italy in the opening game at Twickenham."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3435412,00.html3558_3435412Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:36:18 GMTRugby UnionNo sooner had the British and Irish Lions tour fixtures to South Africa been announced than there was a clash of interests."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3407170,00.html3558_3407170Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:19:42 GMTRugby UnionThe British and Irish Lions have announced their schedule for the 2009 tour of South Africa."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3558_3406619,00.html3558_3406619Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:20:40 GMTRugby Union