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Murray insists he has faith in Foley's plan of attack

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

News that Anthony Foley is set to pen a contract extension to remain at Munster has received a lukewarm reaction from the Munster faithful, yet Conor Murray's decision to stick with his home province in...

Foley left with questions to answer after latest mauling

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The sarcastic jeers that erupted around Thomond Park last Saturday night were not aimed at Ian Keatley, as he made his way towards the sideline.

Ireland's early exit a boost for Van der Merwe

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Not everyone involved in Irish rugby was so unhappy that Ireland's World Cup adventure ended so prematurely.

Bradley set for Reds return in revamped backroom

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Former Connacht coach Michael Bradley is being linked to a position in a revamped Munster management team for next season.

Aly ready to set record straight

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht will hope to take a step closer to a quarter-final spot in the Challenge Cup - and also improve a poor record away to English teams - when they travel to Newcastle on Sunday.

Tough test ahead for Carolan's boys

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht Eagles boss Nigel Carolan remains optimistic that his young side can front up ahead of a tough journey to take on Jersey in their B&I Cup Group 5 clash at St Peter's tomorrow (2pm).

George North desperate to end his nine-month try drought for Northampton Saints

1 decade ago by The Times

The search for a scoring pass is becoming ever more frantic for George North. The longer his tryscoring drought for...

Saracens’ fortunes will be watched closely by Jones

1 decade ago by The Times

Another five-point performance beckons for Saracens against Oyonnax tomorrow in the European Champions Cup. Having cut them apart in France...

Chris Robshaw ‘is preparing’ to lose England captaincy

1 decade ago by The Times

Chris Robshaw has been mentally preparing for the day that he gets replaced as England captain, and the news that...

Greig Laidlaw masterclass helps set record

1 decade ago by The Times

Gloucester, the Challenge Cup holders, put themselves within touching ­distance of a home quarter-final last night when they set a...