Out-Half Byrne To Make First Start For Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAhead of the Captain's Run in UCD this afternoon, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named his team for the trip to the top of the table Scarlets in the GUINNESS PRO12 on Friday (kick-off 7.35pm).
In Pics: Ireland Training At Sophia Gardens
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland squad trained at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff yesterday as they stepped up their preparations for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina. Check out some photos from the session.
Pascal Papé gave evidence of 'violent punch and pain' at Seán O'Brien citing hearing
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTestimony at Seán O'Brien's disciplinary hearing on Tuesday has revealed the Ireland flanker simply wanted to "break free" of Pascal Papé, with the French lock damning in his assessment of what occurred...
'It's El Clasico of World Cup'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are "quietly confident" that Johnny Sexton will be available to face Argentina and will give their out-half every chance of recovering from his adductor strain in time for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.
In rugby, you don't hate anyone . . . but ROG you didn't like - Hernandez
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe beauty of Ronan O'Gara being at Racing 92 is that every week he crops up in conversation with an opponent of Ireland who has passed through his hands.
Murphy aims to turn his disappointment to focus
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's been a testing couple of months in Jordi Murphy's four-year professional career.
France hope to discover joie de vivre to repeat All Black upset
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance must rediscover their joie de vivre if they are to stand a chance of winning Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand, according to a member of the coaching team who helped Les Bleus...
Springboks fired up after Japan shock, says 'greyer' Meyer
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHeyneke Meyer is back from the abyss. The South Africa coach had a good hard look down into that dark place following his team's shock 34-32 defeat by Japan. Meyer was the fall guy, the scapegoat, the...
In Pics: Aviva Schools Rugby Festival
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Aviva Stadium's main and back pitches played host to a memorable Aviva Irish Schools Rugby Festival last Sunday. Relive all the action with our photo galleries from the day, including the meet &...
Rising star Tomas Francis grateful Warren Gatland gazumped England bid
1 decade ago by The TimesTomas Francis admits that he felt bitter at being rejected by England, but he is reaping the remarkable rewards of...
