Ulster Team Named For Edinburgh Clash
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster's director of rugby Les Kiss has named his matchday squad to take on Edinburgh at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm).
In-form Connacht have named their team to play Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht coach Pat Lam has made eight changes from the team that beat Munster last weekend for their Pro12 clash with Cardiff Blues tomorrow night.
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Sevens Teams Prepare For Dubai Challenge
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Men's and Women's Sevens teams are in action in Dubai this weekend. We spoke to coaches Anthony Eddy and Stan McDowell and team captains Lucy Mulhall and Tom Daly about expectations in camp...
South Africa are looking for a new coach as Heyneke Meyer steps down
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHeyneke Meyer has stood down as coach of South Africa, the South African Rugby Union has announced.
Matfield warms to his call of duty
1 decade ago by IRBVictor Matfield tells World Rugby TV that the prospect of another Rugby World Cup winner’s medal gives him a spring in his step.
Healy's forward thinking
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's been almost seven months since Cian Healy underwent neck surgery that threatened to end his career and although physically he looks stronger than before, on the pitch he has yet to return to his explosive...
Barca fan Murphy knows he needs to up his game
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJordi Murphy tested himself on Barcelona FC history last week and was disappointed with merely a 7/10 rating - it may just prove to be better than the rating he gives himself as he struggles to rediscover...
Gilroy unveils his route back into Irish fold - it's try, try and try again
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCraig Gilroy firmly believes that he is a better rugby player than the one that bobbed and weaved before delivering a knockout blow to stun Argentina three years ago - he's just waiting for the opportunity...
Munster to stand up and fight Zebo move
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster have vowed to fight to hang on to star winger Simon Zebo as they bid to rebuff the increasing attentions of Top 14 side Pau.
Chicago All Blacks date still a runner
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland are still confident of taking on the All Blacks in Chicago next year despite releasing a November 2016 fixture list without the game on the schedule.
