Rugby World Cup 2015: Sam Burgess is a flanker, says New Zealand inside centre Sonny Bill Williams
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSonny Bill Williams praises speed of Sam Burgess's adaptation and says England should play him as a flanker
'J'habite un dump': French attack Croydon as World Cup base
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA newspaper in France branded Croydon a dull, grey sad suburb, after its journalists were sent there to cover their national team in the Rugby World Cup.
Irish Rugby TV: Old Belvedere & Lansdowne Ulster Bank League Preview
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsOld Belvedere captain Jonathan Slattery says they have bolstered their squad for the new Ulster Bank League campaign, while Scott Deasy discusses Lansdowne's Division 1A title defence.
Peter O'Mahony relishing prospect of going up against 'hugely tough' Jamie Cudmore
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJamie Cudmore has never exactly endeared himself to Irish supporters and on Saturday, he will look to power Canada to an upset but that doesn't stop Peter O’Mahony admiring what he brings to his side.
Irish Rugby TV: Galwegians & Garryowen Ulster Bank League Preview
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsGalwegians head coach Matt Brown talks about his side's return to Division 1A of the Ulster Bank League, while New Zealander Josh Hrstich, captain of Garryowen, looks forward to their campaign - including...
Jonathan Thomas forced to retire after brain injury
1 decade ago by The TimesJonathan Thomas, the double grand slam winner with Wales, has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice, a...
Welsh rugby star Jonathan Thomas forced to retire due to epilepsy brought on by head traumas
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales international forward Jonathan Thomas believes that players need "more educating about the warning signs" after being forced to retire from rugby at the age of 32.
Naas Confirm Player-Coach Role For Murphy
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsNaas RFC have confirmed former professional player Johne Murphy as their player-coach for the 2015/16 season. The recently retired Murphy played his first game for Naas last Friday, lining out at outside...
Wales forward Jonathan Thomas forced to retire from rugby due to epilepsy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales international forward Jonathan Thomas has been forced to retire from rugby at the age of 32.
Robbie Henshaw on his shower song, the Boring Kearney twitter account and his squeezebox
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWe met up with some of Ireland's biggest stars ahead of the Rugby World Cup and asked them to answer questions submitted by our readers. First up was Robbie Henshaw.
