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'Disappointed' Gilroy switches focus to Ulster

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ulster winger Craig Gilroy is eager to quickly put the pain of World Cup omission behind him and concentrate on his province.

Bleyendaal in as Keatley axed

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

It has been a summer of change down south and last week's stuttering win over Treviso won't have filled Munster supporters with much confidence for the season ahead.

Conan calls for patience as Leinster bid to bounce back

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

History would suggest that Leinster should get their first win of the season this evening, but form would say otherwise.

Connacht lose out in thriller

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

For sheer excitement last night's Pro12 at Scotstoun will be hard to better but in the end the celebrations were in the Glasgow camp as their young and inexperienced side, after capitalising on Connacht...

Ben Morgan may get nod with Stuart Lancaster set to reveal his hand

1 decade ago by The Times

England will regather at Pennyhill Park in Surrey today, start training again tomorrow and, at last, they will not be...

All Blacks arrive to join the party

1 decade ago by The Times

England’s worst fears were realised yesterday when, after all the warm-up games and premature post mortems, the All Blacks showed...

The childhood tragedy that drives England’s leader

1 decade ago by The Times

The more you learn about Chris Robshaw, the man and the rugby player, the harder it becomes to understand how...

Glasgow hold on despite late scare as Irish refuse to wilt

1 decade ago by The Times

On a fine Friday night at Scotstoun, Glasgow Warriors were home and dry in the literal sense, and they must...

New Zealand are a great rugby team because of their pride in the shirt, writes Zinzan Brooke

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Zinzan Brooke: The All Blacks' domination of international rugby has nothing to do with money or genetics

Gallant Connacht gain two bonus points as Glasgow fight-back falls agonisingly short

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Glasgow Warriors made up for their opening defeat to Scarlets by winning a thriller at home against Connacht in the Guinness PRO12.