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Quotes of 2014

Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

New deal for Toner

New deal for Toner

Leinster and the Irish Rugby Football Union have announced that second-row forward Devin Toner has inked a new two-year deal.

New deal for Ross and Ireland

New deal for Ross and Ireland

The IRFU and Leinster have announced that Mike Ross has signed a new one-year contract to stay in Ireland until June 2016.

Sexton to miss Six Nations start

Sexton to miss Six Nations start

Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out until February 14 next year following a series of headaches and nausea.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.

More Ireland News

  • Ireland announce RWC warm-up games
  • Ruddock injury blow hits Leinster
  • Hanrahan tipped for Northampton move
  • IRFU appoint first female referee
  • Ireland announce 2023 World Cup bid
  • Henry terrified by mini stroke
  • Ireland set for 2023 World Cup bid
  • Wilson signs new Ulster deal
  • Ireland pays tribute to Kyle
  • Win a copy of O'Driscoll's book!
  • Expert Witness: November Tests
  • Team of the November Tests
  • Ireland cast the net for Sevens talent
  • Ireland legend Kyle passes away
  • Ireland won't get carried away - Kiss
  • Expert Witness: November Tests
  • Henry has heart surgery
  • Ireland prove RWC credentials
  • Irish pack heading in right direction
  • Sexton supports concussion protocols
  • Earls aiming for January return
  • Team of the Week: November Tests
  • Ireland to face Barbarians in May
  • World Cup warning from O'Connell
  • Appendix operation for Schmidt
  • Ireland edge Wallabies in thriller ReportIreland edge Wallabies in thriller
  • Win would be brilliant - O'Connell
  • Preview: Ireland v Australia PreviewPreview: Ireland v Australia
  • Schmidt positive on Henry brain injury
  • Best back for Ireland
  • Simmons ready for 'crafty' Ireland
  • Toner full of respect for Cheika
  • Wallabies debut for Speight in Dublin
  • Madigan selection would stun Wallabies
  • Ireland staying grounded - Murray
  • Payne out of clash with Australia
  • France move for O'Connell?
  • IRB inducts 15 into Hall of Fame
  • Henry suffers blood vessel scare
  • First Test try delights Kilcoyne
  • Rankings: Ireland move up to third
  • No shocks as Ireland put away Georgia ReportNo shocks as Ireland put away Georgia
  • Ireland's new captain 'pretty shocked'
  • McCarthy fired up for Georgia power
  • Preview: Ireland v Georgia PreviewPreview: Ireland v Georgia
  • Ireland change 13 for Georgia
  • Bowe signs new IRFU contract
  • Ruddock ready for 'physical' Georgia
  • Player of the Year nominees revealed
  • Ireland investigate Henry's illness
  • Kearney signs deal until 2018
  • Henshaw shocked by Springboks
  • Team of the Week: November Tests
  • Rankings: Australia rise, England fall
  • Schmidt in awe of O'Connell
  • Ireland wait on injured Payne
  • Perfectionist Schmidt regrets late try
  • Ireland were tactically superior
  • Ireland upset wasteful Springboks ReportIreland upset wasteful Springboks
  • Boks the form team in world - Kearney
  • I am really stoked - Payne
  • Preview: Ireland v South Africa PreviewPreview: Ireland v South Africa
  • Head-to-heads: Ireland v South Africa
  • Henshaw and Payne start for Ireland
  • Kiss wary of Pollard
  • Best ruled out of Springboks clash
  • Brand new centre pairing for Ireland?
  • Bowe delighted to be back
  • O'Connell is fantastic - Matfield
  • Murray wary of Boks' physicality
  • Sexton fit but Best now a doubt
  • Ireland sweating on Sexton injury
  • White out for sixteen weeks
  • Ireland could turn to White
  • The lucky thirteen for Ireland?
  • Payne named in Ireland squad
  • Ireland lose Trimble for November
  • IRFU confirm Sevens return
  • O'Connor banned for three weeks
  • Foley: Homegrown and hungry
  • Moore blow hits Leinster
  • Ireland to get Sevens team
  • Match officials for November Tests
  • McFadden out for six weeks
  • Major injury blow for O'Brien
  • Big goals, big games driving Copeland
  • Earls faces long lay-off
  • Healy out for four to five months
  • Cave knows versatility is key
  • Surgery delays Ryan comeback
  • Euro deal delayed by Italians
  • RWC tickets set to go on sale
  • Zebo cools try celebration talk
  • Ireland duo fit for Leinster
  • IRFU give Nucifora five-year contract
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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

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Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.