Women's Interprovincial Championship Preview
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsPortadown RFC and the Sportsground in Galway play host to the two opening fixtures of this season's IRFU Women's Interprovincial Championship as Ulster entertain Leinster and Connacht tackle defending...
Ex-Connacht and New Zealand player Mils Muliaina appears in court on sex assault charge
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer New Zealand rugby union international Mils Muliaina has appeared in court to face accusations of sexually assaulting a woman.
Philippe Saint-Andre hoping big French pack can outmuscle England
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre has picked a strong pack that is close to first choice in the hope of outmuscling England once again in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match in Paris.
Leo Cullen has named his first team in a new era at Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeo Cullen has named Dominic Ryan as his first captain as he takes charge of the Blues for the first time tonight against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (Kick Off: 7.30om).
Flanker Ryan To Lead Leinster Against Ulster
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsNewly-appointed head coach Leo Cullen has named his first Leinster team which will take on Ulster in tonight's pre-season friendly at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.30pm).
Australia announce star-studded squad for Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia flanker Michael Hooper will share the vice-captain's armband with Adam Ashley-Cooper as he makes his first appearance at a Rugby World Cup.
Dan Cole: male bonding is essential for the modern rugby team
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAhead of this Autumn's Rugby World Cup, England prop Dan Cole tells Matthew Stadlen how the team are preparing to go through hell for one another
Cullen unfazed by high level of expectations
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe trophies trip off Leo Cullen's tongue effortlessly and why wouldn't they? He lifted most of them.
Schmidt eye on French fly-half flip-flop
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt will surely be watching closely tomorrow evening as seemingly shambolic World Cup opponents France entertain England, having selected their fourth out-half in as many games.
Wootton aiming to make sevens impression
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster are gunning for the Limerick World Club 7s title on home turf this weekend and captain Alex Wootton believes the event can be a springboard to XVs success.
