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Ruddock flies home for expert advice

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Rhys Ruddock has flown home to Ireland for further treatment in a bid to save his World Cup hopes.

Coach Hammered

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

They built their reputation on developing some of England's biggest stars but West Ham United were forced to discipline their new assistant academy director for "poor practice" following complaints about...

Toulon chief wants champions to get top billing

1 decade ago by The Times

Mourad Boudjellal, the Toulon president, has proposed a change to the Champions Cup seeding system after the European champions were...

Ireland Women's Sevens Squad Includes Baxter, Cronin And O'Flynn

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Women's Sevens squad to compete in the second leg of the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series in Malemort, France this weekend has been named.

Ireland Men's Sevens Squad Named For European Division B Tournament

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland Men's Sevens squad to take part in the Rugby Europe Men's Division B tournament in Zagreb, Croatia this weekend has been named.

Match Video: Emerging Ireland 33 Uruguay 7

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Emerging Ireland's bonus point victory over Uruguay and a surprise defeat for Georgia against Emerging Italy means that Allen Clarke's men have secured the Tbilisi Cup title with one round remaining. Check...

Pool of dread is exactly what Leinster deserve

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Leinster captain Jamie Heaslip and many of his colleagues were glued to their laptops for the start of the Champions Cup draw - it would be interesting to note how many machines were flung against the...

'Distinctly average' Ireland hold off Uruguay

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Rhys Ruddock's potentially World Cup-ruining injury removed what little gloss there was for Ireland in a "frustrating" win in the Tbilisi Cup.

Fresh arm injury leaves Ruddock's World Cup hanging in balance

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Rhys Ruddock's World Cup hopes were put in serious doubt yesterday when he suffered another arm injury in Emerging Ireland's 33-7 win over Uruguay.

Time for Vern Cotter to establish his captain

1 decade ago by The Times

Vern Cotter likes a bit of rough. In his time in charge of Clermont Auvergne, Cotter started each season with...