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Brian O'Driscoll: Sometimes I think I could play a part in this year's World Cup

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Brian O’Driscoll sometimes thinks he can play a part in Ireland’s rugby World Cup campaign this year, but for now the retired legend is happy to play a bit of tennis.

Video - Brian O'Driscoll takes up tennis and admits: "I have turned into an old man"

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Brian O’Driscoll sometimes thinks he can play a part in Ireland’s rugby World Cup campaign this year, but for now the retired legend is happy to play a bit of tennis.

Wasps would let George Smith go to Wallabies

1 decade ago by The Times

Wasps will not stand in the way of George Smith playing in the World Cup if the veteran flanker, who...

Ireland confirm interest in hosting Rugby World Cup in 2023

1 decade ago by The Times

Ireland will be competing against South Africa, France and Italy for the right to host the 2023 World Cup, it...

Saracens face Sale Sharks in delayed opening weekend of Aviva Premiership

1 decade ago by The Times

Saracens, the champions, will face Sale Sharks in their opening match of the Aviva Premiership on Saturday, October 17, after...

RBS 6 Nations win provides springboard for World Cup

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Ireland's performance director David Nucifora believes retaining the RBS 6 Nations title has provided the players with "a great springboard" heading into the World Cup later this year.

Ireland one of four countries bidding for 2023 Rugby World Cup

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The bidding battle to host Rugby World Cup 2023 is set to be between four countries - Ireland, France, Italy and South Africa.

Former All Black Mils Muliaina charged with sexual assault by South Wales police

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Former Connacht full-back and All Black, Mils Muliaina, has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident in Cardiff last March, it has been confirmed.

Farrell determined to push Ford all the way

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Injury scuppered Owen Farrell's chance of making an impact at the 2015 RBS 6 Nations and he readily admits George Ford is the man to beat at fly-half for England.

Nigel Owens: Ireland-France will be my first international game in the Millennium Stadium

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Nigel Owens says there will be "nobody happier than me" if Wales contest the 2015 World Cup final - and therefore dash his own hopes of refereeing rugby union's biggest fixture.