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Dusautoir announces international retirement

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

France captain Thierry Dusautoir has announced his retirement from international rugby after nearly a decade playing for les Bleus.

Pool C: Moli returns to lead New Zealand U20s

1 decade ago by IRB

New Zealand have named a squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship that head coach Scott Robertson believes strikes a good balance between talent and experience.

Leinster's Clash With Glasgow Is Postponed

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Today's GUINNESS PRO12 game between Glasgow Warriors and Leinster has been postponed. The pitch at Scotstoun Stadium is unplayable due to surface water and there is a concern for the safety of both the...

Australia motivated by disappointing exits

1 decade ago by IRB

Australia coach Tim Walsh insists that the disappointments of Atlanta and Langford have only served to make his young squad work even harder ahead of the World Series climax.

Fiji juggernaught rolls into London Sevens

1 decade ago by IRB

Former New Zealand star and now TV commentator Karl Te Nana looks back to an enthralling Glasgow Sevens, with one round of the HSBC Sevens World Series remaining.

'To be knocked out of the World Cup, come off after 12 minutes and to watch the game from the medical room... it was a right kick in the balls'

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Upstairs, the cacophony is deafening but down below Tommy Bowe lies in silence and fights back the pain as he watches the World Cup come crashing down around him. His knee is in agony, while the television...

Injury-hit Ulster hang on for victory

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

A decimated Ulster held on to defeat Edinburgh and leapfrog their Scottish visitors to take the Pro12 points in gale-force conditions at the Kingspan Stadium.

O'Donnell commits as Foley rings changes

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Another of Munster's large out-of-contract contingent has committed to the province as Tommy O'Donnell penned a new three-year deal last night.

Revamped Blues look for pre-Toulon tonic

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Last chance to make a Guinness Pro12 move before Christmas and the two teams who have dominated the competition for the past three seasons are in need of a jolt.

Looks like you can't win 'em all, Jamie

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

It's safe to say this little girl is no fan of Ireland and Leinster rugby hero Jamie Heaslip.