Video: Jonny Wilkinson picks a familiar face at 13 in his Rugby World Cup dream XV
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEngland rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson has been selecting the greatest non-English side to ever play at the Rugby World Cup and an Irishman is filling the outside centre position.
Conan set for debut as Madigan and D'Arcy get chance
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt looks set to hand Jack Conan his first Ireland cap against Scotland on Saturday with Ian Madigan and Gordon D'Arcy expected to be handed their World Cup chances at the Aviva Stadium.
Boks coach Meyer rubbishes 'racist' claims
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSouth Africa coach Heyneke Meyer says he has the full backing of his players and is committed to a transformation in Springbok rugby after coming under fire from the country's largest trade union.
Bleyendaal eager to repay Munster's faith as Monahan signs on
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTyler Bleyendaal wants to start repaying Munster's faith in him when he finally makes his debut for Anthony Foley's side against Grenoble at Thomond Park tomorrow.
Conan set for debut as Madigan and D'Arcy get chance
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt looks set to hand Jack Conan his first Ireland cap against Scotland on Saturday with Ian Madigan and Gordon D'Arcy expected to be handed their World Cup chances at the Aviva Stadium.
Boks coach Meyer rubbishes 'racist' claims
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSouth Africa coach Heyneke Meyer says he has the full backing of his players and is committed to a transformation in Springbok rugby after coming under fire from the country's largest trade union.
Bleyendaal eager to repay Munster's faith as Monahan signs on
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTyler Bleyendaal wants to start repaying Munster's faith in him when he finally makes his debut for Anthony Foley's side against Grenoble at Thomond Park tomorrow.
Bent keen to seize second chance
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUntil last Saturday, Michael Bent's career arc was upside down. Capped within days of touching down in Ireland, he then struggled to hold down a regular place in the Leinster match-day squad and the likelihood...
History shows the Scots can sink World Cup selections
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOn September 6 2003, Munster's Irish contingent were enjoying their final sally south before their imminent departure to the World Cup in Australia.
Heyneke Meyer caught up in race row over selection for Springboks
1 decade ago by The TimesTwenty years after the iconic moment when President Nelson Mandela presented Francois Pienaar with the World Cup, South African rugby...
