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Leicester continue impressive form

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Leicester Tigers continued their good run of form before the back-to-back Champions Cup matches with Munster by gaining some measure of revenge on a Bath side who hammered them twice last season.

Special train service for Leicester clash

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Munster's European adventure continues next weekend and there will be a specially commissioned train service between Cork and Limerick for the Champions Cup clash with Leicester Tigers on Saturday, December...

Falcons take first points of campaign

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

It's amazing what one result can do for a side and Newcastle Falcons, fresh from their first win of the season when they hammered Enisei-STM in the Challenge Cup, fought back to salvage a 15-15 draw away...

The Future is Bright: Cormac Brennan (first year academy)

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

I grew up in a small village called Ballyvaughan in County Clare. From a young age I started playing for Galwegians as it was the nearest club to me.

Borthwick set for senior role in coaching team of Jones

1 decade ago by The Times

Eddie Jones, the England head coach, has been granted a work visa and he is due to arrive in London...

Bad luck strikes again for Grant Gilchrist

1 decade ago by The Times

Scotland’s Six Nations hopes have suffered an early setback with the news that Grant Gilchrist, the lock who was Vern...

Alan Solomons still bullish despite uncertainty

1 decade ago by The Times

Alan Solomons, the Edinburgh head coach, has given his full backing to the team’s administration and says he remains confident...

Try of the Month: pick a winner for November

1 decade ago by The Times

1. Christian Wade for Wasps v Gloucester Elliot Daly was cut very early from England’s World Cup training squad but...

Bastareaud inks a new five-year deal

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

French international centre Mathieu Bastareaud extended his club contract with Top 14 giants Toulon for a further five seasons, the club have announced.

Muldoon Hits PRO12 Landmark As Connacht Head To Cardiff

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Connacht captain John Muldoon will become the first player to break the 200-cap mark in the GUINNESS PRO12 when the westerners visit Cardiff Blues on Friday night (kick-off 7.05pm).