Triple Grand Slam winner Ryan Jones hangs up his boots
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Wales captain Ryan Jones has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
Irish Rugby TV: Women's Interpros - Munster & Ulster Preview
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe eagerly-awaited 2015/16 IRFU Women's Interprovincial Championship begins this weekend. Niamh Briggs and Lesley Megarity, the respective new Munster and Ulster captains, previewed the competition with...
Ireland still have room to improve, says Sexton
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton believes Ireland have yet to reach their full potential under Joe Schmidt despite winning back-to-back Six Nations titles and rising to second in the World Rugby rankings.
'Making the World Cup won't make or break my career'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBaby Soleil D'Arcy won't remember her first visit to the Aviva Stadium but for her parents it was a special moment.
Madigan not resting on his laurels after Scotland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIan Madigan is not getting carried away with his virtuoso second-half display against Scotland.
Sexton: 'Special' Cullen can give Leinster lift-off
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJohnny Sexton has hailed Leinster's new coach Leo Cullen as their very own special one after the former captain was confirmed as the province's head coach on a two-year deal.
Chris Robshaw not in world’s top five, says Neil Back
1 decade ago by The TimesChris Robshaw, the England captain, has been consulting members of the country’s victorious 2003 World Cup-winning team for advice about...
Junior Bulumakau, Glasgow’s new Fijian-born flyer, sets sights on serving Scotland
1 decade ago by The TimesHe is proud of his Fijian ancestry, but if Glasgow Warriors’ latest recruit does get the chance to represent Scotland,...
Rugby World Cup 2015: England have to do what needs to be done - find a way to win, says Chris Robshaw
1 decade ago by The TelegraphInterview: Chris Robshaw has gone far and wide for advice on leadership and the answer is clear, he tells Mick Cleary
Jonny Sexton on 'missing' Ronan O'Gara, Paul O'Connell's 'ideal' Toulon move and Leo Cullen
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland outhalf Jonathan Sexton believes the nature of Paul O'Connell's move to France will be one that Irish players could replicate in the future.
