'Olympic prospect can help Sevens rugby flourish' - Ulster boss James Topping
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSEVENS is the talk of the town at the moment as Ireland aim to qualify for the Rio Olympics and James Topping is hoping Ulster can ride that momentum into the World Club Se7ens later this month.
Joe Schmidt makes first cut as Noel Reid and Rob Herring return to provinces
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNoel Reid and Rob Herring have become the first members of Ireland's pre-World Cup squad to be released back to their provinces.
Henry Pyrgos: We're not going to get bogged down with settling scores against Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHenry Pyrgos admits finding out he would captain Scotland on Saturday was the proudest moment of his life.
Bleyendaal 'Can't Wait' To Make Munster Bow Against Grenoble
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith his long-awaited Munster senior debut just days away, Tyler Bleyendaal has spoken about his decision to move to Munster and his anticipation at lining out against Grenoble at Thomond Park on Friday...
Connacht Issue Injury Update Ahead Of France Camp
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAs a 30-man Connacht squad prepare to depart for a five-day training camp in the south of France, culminating in a game with Castres Olympique on Friday, there are some players that will continue their...
Earls times perfect return
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe numbers shouldn't be adding up to Keith Earls having any chance of making this World Cup squad.
Burgess gets chance to tread midfield minefield
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe England midfield - some would call it the England minefield - will have a rookie-fresh appearance when World Cup preparations move up a gear with a match against France at Twickenham on Saturday night.
Gutted O'Donnell's 'tough pill to swallow'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster coach Anthony Foley says Tommy O'Donnell is "crestfallen" after his horror hip injury ruled him out of contention for Ireland's World Cup squad.
Bleyendaal finally set for Munster debut
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTyler Bleyendaal will make his long awaited Munster debut against Grenoble at Thomond Park on Friday.
Chastened All Blacks plan to muscle up for rematch
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA first loss to Australia in four years was a bitter pill to swallow for the All Blacks but conceding that they were edged by their trans-Tasman rivals in the physical stakes has rubbed especially raw.
