Conor Murray pays touching tribute to captain Paul O'Connell
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConor Murray is the latest player to player to pay his own tribute to the injured Paul O’Connell, describing the honour to play with a childhood hero.
South Africa continue with project youth for last-eight showdown against Wales
1 decade ago by The TimesWith the Rugby World Cup already forcing Jean de Villiers into retirement with a broken jaw, South Africa will have...
Commentator’s Diary: Watching the Poland match on Peter Stringer's phone was the end to an incredible day
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI spent Sunday evening in the back of a car watching the Poland v Ireland football match on Peter Stringer’s mobile phone.
'Paul O'Connell is in great nick - he could keep going for another five years!'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell has been backed to fight back from hamstring surgery and forge a formidable end to his career at Toulon.
'Scandal' - French website slams decision to hand Sean O'Brien a one-week ban for striking
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe website of free, French daily newspaper '20 Minutes' has taken a massive swipe at the decision to hand Sean O'Brien a one-week ban for a punch on Pascal Pape.
Sean O'Brien appeal unlikely but Ireland management will consider written judgement
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are unlikely to appeal Sean O'Brien's one-week ban for striking Pascal Pape against France, although they will consider the written judgement before making a final decision.
Positive news from Ireland camp as management 'quietly confident' Johnny Sexton will face Pumas
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are "quietly confident" that Johnny Sexton can play some part against Argentina in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final after he came through an aerobic training session at Cardiff's Sophia Garden's...
Pic: Irish ingenuity out in force again as rugby fans find unusual spot to sleep on ferry home
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWith hotel prices high and space at a premium on all forms of transport, getting the all-important forty winks is so important and followers of Joe Schmidt's Ireland seem to be able to adapt to their surrounds...
Rugby stars meet the Queen
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNew Zealand captain Richie McCaw described the experience as "pretty cool"
Two-Year Contract Extension For Ulster Flyer Gilroy
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster Rugby have announced that Ireland international winger Craig Gilroy has signed a two-year contract extension.
