Is this the Ireland side Joe Schmidt will pick to face Argentina?
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLong before receiving the final word from doctors and disciplinary boards, the Irish coaching ticket will have set their contingency plan in motion for Sunday’s quarter-final with Argentina, but what...
In Pics: Ireland Women's Open Session At Kingspan Stadium
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women's squad held an open training session at Kingspan Stadium last Saturday as they prepare to face England in a Test match next month and build towards their Six Nations title defence. Check...
Over 27,000 tweets sent with hashtag #ThanksPaulie after Paul O' Connell's international career-ending injury
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe moment Japan sealed a shock victory against the Springboks was the single most-tweeted about moment of the Rugby World Cup in in the group stages.
Steve Hansen's 'Rainbow Warrior' reference adds spice to All Blacks showdown with World Cup foes France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSteve Hansen lit the diplomatic touch paper ahead of New Zealand's World Cup quarter-final with France, dredging up the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior.
A Brilliant Journey
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIrish rugby stars and Three ambassadors Jonathan Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and Paul O'Connell talk Joe's plan, knowing their roles inside out and the privilege of playing with Paul in the third of the three-part...
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Women's Open Session At Kingspan Stadium
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Women's head coach Tom Tierney, scrum coach Derek Dowling and captain Niamh Briggs talk about their open training session at Kingspan Stadium and preparations for next month's clash with England...
Irish Rugby TV: Mike McCarthy On His RWC Call-Up
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsMike McCarthy, who has come in as an injury replacement for Paul O'Connell, spoke to Irish Rugby TV this week after his call-up to the Ireland World Cup squad.
Lydiate returns as one of three Welsh changes for quarter-final clash with Springboks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales head coach Warren Gatland has made three changes of personnel to his team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham.
Scrum Half Marshall Set For 150th Ulster Appearance
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsScrum half Paul Marshall will make his 150th appearance for Ulster when he lines out against Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield on Friday night (kick-off 7.45pm).
Tom Denton replaces Mike McCarthy in Leinster team, Bryan Byrne makes first start of the season
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster head coach Leo Cullen has named his starting XV for the visit of Scarlets tomorrow evening in the Guinness PRO12 (Kick Off: 7.35pm - live on TG4).
