European Champions Cup weekend could be sobering one for Northampton, Bath and Exeter
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAustin Healey predicts little cheer in European ties against Racing Métro, Wasps and Clermont but Saracens can show class
Pat Lam forced to reshuffle deck amid injury crisis as Connacht await Newcastle
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht coach Pat Lam has made 10 changes from the side that lost to the Cardiff Blues last week for Friday's Challenge Cup clash against the Newcastle Falcons.
Munster 'A' Make Five Changes For Ospreys Select Clash
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster 'A' head coach Mick O'Driscoll has named his team to face the Ospreys Premiership Select in round 3 of the British & Irish Cup at Old Crescent RFC on Friday (kick-off 7.30pm).
Shane Horgan: Leinster can prevail if they starve Toulon of possession
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Leinster rugby player Shane Horgan expects French kingpins Toulon to emerge victorious in a pivotal Pool 5 clash at the Stade Mayol but believes Leinster have an opportunity to cause an upset.
Leinster 'A' Team Named For Ealing Encounter
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Leinster 'A' team to face Ealing Trailfinders in round 3 of the British & Irish Cup at Donnybrook on Friday (kick-off 7.30pm) has been named. Peadar Timmins will once again captain the side from...
Szarzewski looks to future after retirement
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsDimitri Szarzewski believes it's time for France to look to the future as he announced his international retirement after winning 83 caps.
Rory Best back to lead Ulster in Champions Cup showdown with Toulouse
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLes Kiss has recalled captain Rory Best to the Ulster line-up for Friday's pivotal Pool 1 clash with Toulouse at the Kingspan Stadium.
Hardie: Scots have the RBS 6 Nations momentum
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsJohn Hardie is adamant this will be the year Scotland break into the top half of the RBS 6 Nations table, and challenge for their first title since the Championship switched to six teams.
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland To Host Women's Sevens Olympic Repechage
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Women's Sevens captain Lucy Mulhall, IRFU Director of Women's Rugby and Sevens, Anthony Eddy, and IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora speak about the World Rugby Women's Sevens Olympic Repechage...
Ireland Men's Sevens Team To Compete For Olympic Spot In Monaco
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsWorld Rugby have announced that Monaco will host the Men's Sevens Olympic Repechage tournament for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, with Ireland among the 16 competing teams.
