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Craig Joubert: the man for the big arena

1 decade ago by IRB

We conclude our series on Rugby World Cup final referees with an abridged version of World Rugby TVs interview with Craig Joubert, the man in charge when New Zealand won on home soil in 2011.

Craig Joubert: the man for the big arena

1 decade ago by IRB

We conclude our series on Rugby World Cup final referees with an abridged version of World Rugby TVs interview with Craig Joubert, the man in charge when New Zealand won on home soil in 2011.

IRFU want Ian Madigan to sign for Munster with Ben Te'o also set for Leinster exit - report

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

A report in today's Irish Times has claimed that IRFU performance director David Nucifora wants Ian Madigan to join Munster next season.

10 young England players Eddie Jones must watch

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Our rugby writers select the untried or under-used players who new England head coach could turn to for Six Nations

Rugby World Cup 2015 anti-doping organisation appointed

1 decade ago by IRB

World Rugby has underscored its commitment to the promotion of drug-free rugby with the appointment of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to deliver the Rugby World Cup 2015 anti-doping testing programme.

Ireland players risk losing out if they go abroad, warns Sexton

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Johnny Sexton has warned his Ireland colleagues contemplating a move abroad that they would be better served remaining at home.

Sexton confident Leinster can topple 'beatable' Toulon

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Like most players who have visited the Stade Felix Mayol, Johnny Sexton doesn't have particularly fond memories of the intimidating venue just off the marina in Toulon.

Aki a worry as Connacht injury crisis worsens

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Connacht coach Pat Lam is hopeful that Bundee Aki can recover from an ankle injury in time for Friday's Challenge Cup clash with Newcastle Falcons, amid a growing injury crisis at the Sportsground.

Mary's braced for mouthwatering Terenure derby

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

ST MARY'S clash with Terenure College will be the pick of the first-round fixtures in the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup.

Henderson a Six Nations doubt as Vito snubs Ulster

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Iain Henderson looks set to miss at least some of the Six Nations after Ulster confirmed that he will see a surgeon about the "significant tear" he has suffered to his left hamstring.