Scotland deny ‘second string’ selection for South Africa clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAssistant coach Jonathan Humphreys insists Scotland are not gambling with their World Cup ambitions, denying that they are putting out a second string against South Africa in Newcastle today.
Lam hoping for change of luck
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's a case of unlucky 13 for Connacht as Pat Lam has been forced into three changes to his injury-ravaged squad for the clash with Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground today (5.0pm).
Pumas eager to avoid Tongan 'disorder'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOut-half Nicolas Sanchez has urged Argentina to keep the game tight and avoid being drawn into the "disorder" on which Tonga thrive tomorrow.
Moore and Boss start as Leinster seek Dragons revenge
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster's bid to reverse last season's two Guinness Pro12 defeats to the Newport Gwent Dragons has been boosted by the returns of Marty Moore and Isaac Boss for today's clash at the RDS.
Keatley's late penalty secures points for Reds
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBJ Botha doesn't score many tries but his third ever touchdown for Munster in 103 appearances was pretty important last night as Anthony Foley's men maintained their winning start to the Pro12 campaign.
The Irishman making the most of his Indian summer
1 decade ago by The TimesMike Ross began 2009 uncapped and unloved. He was 29, an Irishman abroad, unheard of back home and fearful that...
Joe Schmidt looks to tie up quarter-final slot with win over Italy
1 decade ago by The TimesDo not be fooled by the narrative that Ireland and Italy will cloud the Olympic Stadium with an air of...
World Cup Diaries: Keith Kent
1 decade ago by The TimesFriday The day before England play Wales. The day before a game, each team has a Captain’s Run, which allows...
Subtle strategy of scrummaging returns to its rightful place
1 decade ago by The TimesJapan and Canada do. England (mostly), Tonga and Georgia don’t. Nor do Argentina, but they’re not so good at not...
South Africa’s forwards hold key in game of numbers
1 decade ago by The TimesThe No 27 must have loomed large in the minds of Scotland’s coaches as they prepared their players for today’s...
