O’Connell: I’d love to win a World Cup, but that’s a long, long way away now
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe World Cup is just two weeks’ away, but Paul O’Connell says that Joe Schmidt’s cutting video review of last week’s defeat to Wales means thoughts of glory are far from his mind.
Allen eager to make an impression for Wales
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsWales centre Cory Allen is determined to make Warren Gatland sit up and take notice after fearing he wouldn't make the World Cup squad altogether due to injury.
England vs Ireland: 'Our World Cup starts here' insists forwards coach Graham Rowntree
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEngland forwards coach knows that the team simply cannot afford to go into the tournament in hangdog mood
England years from peak but can still win World Cup, Graham Rowntree insists
1 decade ago by The TimesGraham Rowntree insists that England can win the World Cup despite possessing a team who are “two to three years”...
Ireland U-18 Girls Take Positives From School Games Opener
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsA strong second half comeback in their 33-15 loss to England North gives the Ireland Under-18 Sevens Girls plenty of positives to take into day 2 of the 2015 Sainsbury's UK School Games in Manchester.
Graham Rowntree issues warning to Ireland: 'Our World Cup starts tomorrow'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentGraham Rowntree insists England can win the World Cup despite possessing a team whose best years lie two to three years in the future.
Five key talking points ahead of Ireland's showdown with England at Twickenham
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEngland host Ireland in the final Rugby World Cup warm-up match with both sides keen to avoid two consecutive Test defeats.
U-20 Interpros Get Underway In Belfast And Dublin
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe IRFU Under-20 Interprovincial Championship kicks off this evening with defending champions Ulster hosting Munster at Queen's Arena and Leinster and Connacht clashing at Donnybrook.
Former Leinster boss Matt O'Connor has landed a new job in Australia as an attack coach
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Leinster head coach Matt O'Connor has been appointed the new attacking coach of the Queensland Reds.
Three Newcomers Included In Munster Team
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs the competitive season gets underway, Munster head coach Anthony Foley has named his team to face Benetton Treviso in round 1 of the GUINNESS PRO12 at Irish Independent on Friday (kick-off 7.45pm).
