Ireland-New Zealand combined XV: We pick the best side from the world's top two teams
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe Irish rugby team are currently on the crest of a wave and have jumped to number two in the world rankings following their 35-21 win over Wales in the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
O'Donnell ruled out of World Cup
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsIreland flanker Tommy O'Donnell has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering a dislocated hip.
Worst fears confirmed as dislocated hip rules Tommy O'Donnell out of World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster's Tommy O'Donnell has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup after suffering a dislocated hip in the friendly win over Wales at the weekend.
O'Donnell Ruled Out Of Rugby World Cup With Hip Injury
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team management have issued a medical bulletin after Saturday's win over Wales at the Millennium Stadium. Flanker Tommy O'Donnell has been ruled out of action having suffered a hip injury
Ireland And Australia On The Rise In World Rankings
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland have moved up to second place in the World Rugby Rankings for the first time since they were introduced in 2003.
Australia's Will Genia says stand-in Gareth Davies up there with the best
1 decade ago by IRBWales scrum-half fights back from serious knee injury to become key to coach Warren Gatland's plans
Coach Warren Gatland names Wales team for Pool A match with Australia
1 decade ago by IRBGeorge North will start in the centre and Sam Warburton switches to blindside flank for crucial showdown with Wallabies
Schmidt: 'We don't want to peak too soon'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHaving managed to convince Warren Gatland to close the roof on the Millennium Stadium last Saturday to replicate World Cup conditions, Joe Schmidt's next challenge will be keeping a lid on expectations.
Argentina get major boost with historic win over Boks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentArgentina have prided themselves on their Pumas spirit to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and Saturday's 37-25 victory over South Africa is another high point for them since finishing third in the...
Lancaster will be on alert as Australians get the better of All Blacks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia's 27-19 defeat of New Zealand on Saturday will have served as a timely reminder to Stuart Lancaster, whose England team must face these revived Australians at Twickenham on October 3.
