Cullen regime off to flying start
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNew Leinster head coach Leo Cullen got his tenure off to a perfect start with a warm-up victory at the Kingspan Stadium.
Fans to pay more than €1,000 for trip to Rugby World Cup crunch clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSports fans hoping to book a last minute trip to the Rugby World Cup can expect to pay over €1,000 for two nights in Cardiff, as travel agents predict tickets for the games will sell out in a matter...
Munster reach last eight but Fijian champs shine brightest in Thomond
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentDefending champions Daveta from Fiji lit up Thomond Park on day one of the Limerick World Club 7s, but impressive Connacht and Munster showings means there is still plenty of home interest in today's knockout...
Stuart Lancaster seeks forward momentum from final round of England auditions
1 decade ago by The TimesStuart Lancaster, the England head coach, has said that he would like more games. Ideally he would have had more...
Billy Vunipola cuts back on binge eating to find right balance
1 decade ago by The TimesAmong Billy Vunipola’s more obvious qualities — size, power, ball-carrying, breaking tackles — he also has a laid-back demeanour, not...
Coaches cry foul at Australia’s World Cup squad selection
1 decade ago by The TimesEngland have expressed their surprise at Australia’s decision to select only two hookers in their World Cup squad after Stuart...
Scotland strive to revive bold spirit of Duncan Weir’s winner
1 decade ago by The TimesDuncan Weir remembers it as if it happened in slow motion. The ruck on the 22, the bullet pass from...
Marmion Brace Helps Connacht To Thomond Victory
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht put in a comprehensive display at Thomond Park tonight to come away 28-12 winners over Munster in their third and final pre-season game before the GUINNESS PRO12 kicks off next month.
Leinster Comeback Gives Cullen A Winning Start
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster staged a well-judged second half comeback as they defeated Ulster 24-21 in Belfast to give new head coach Leo Cullen a winning start to his tenure.
Connacht and Munster reach last eight at Limerick World Club Se7ens
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCONNACHT battled their way through to the Cup quarter-finals of the Limerick World Club Se7ens and captain Shane Layden is convinced their fighting spirit could see them go all the way on Saturday
