Ireland vs France, Rugby World Cup warm-up: Live
1 decade ago by The TelegraphJoin Adam Hurrey for live coverage of the Rugby World Cup warm-up match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday, August 29, kick-off at 14.30 BST
Crunch Time In Women's Interpro Championship
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsTo borrow golfing parlance, today is 'moving day' in the IRFU Women's Interprovincial Championship. Can Connacht and Ulster bounce back from their opening weekend defeats, or will Munster and Leinster...
Only one Paul O'Connell
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland captain Paul O'Connell has admitted that Joe Schmidt's final 31-man World Cup squad selection has been a topic of discussion in the dressing-room this week, but he wants those in need of a performance...
Bowe, Trimble and McFadden stake their final claim for World Cup spot
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble gave a timely reminder of their class as they lit up a dull Ulster display by scoring their side’s only tries in a 23-10 defeat in Edinburgh.
Cut runs deep in stressful week for everyone involved
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThere is no getting away from the fact that for Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls tomorrow is D-Day.
Picking Madigan to cover scrum-half in World Cup squad would be lunacy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAll the right things have been said but today the real rugby finally gets under way. What transpired in Cardiff and at the Aviva against the Scots was relevant, but only to a point.
We've never had it so good, Will
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWill Carling believes Ireland are the northern hemisphere side best equipped to make a World Cup challenge.
Tongans prove a class act as they settle in at Cranleigh
1 decade ago by The TimesThe rugby World Cup is a land of blood, sweat and tiers. Where England have enjoyed a high-altitude training camp...
Paul O’Connell focused on Ireland result, not farewell
1 decade ago by The TimesPaul O’Connell, the Ireland captain, insists today’s test match at the Aviva Stadium, the last one he will play for...
Beating Italy would add the final piece to Scotland’s jigsaw
1 decade ago by The TimesWatching Scotland’s efforts in their World Cup warm-up games over the past couple of weeks — indeed, watching pretty much...
