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Kearney Back For Leinster

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland full-back Rob Kearney returns to the Leinster team as they prepare for their GUINNESS PRO12 derby clash with Ulster at the RDS on Friday night (kick-off 7.35pm).

Cronin relishing 'physical' battle with Connacht

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

James Cronin is asked about his experiences of playing against Connacht and he responds "it's always physical".

Madigan: I'm open to offers from abroad

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Ian Madigan is making no guarantees about his future beyond the end of the season and admits he may leave Leinster if the right offer comes along.

Madigan knows next move will make or break career

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

The way Ian Madigan tackles a delicate question bodes well for the big decision that awaits him in the coming week.

Joe Launchbury would make fine England captain, says Dai Young

1 decade ago by The Times

Dai Young, the Wasps director of rugby, endorsed Joe Launchbury’s England captaincy credentials yesterday when he drew favourable comparisons between...

High drama — but playing numbers just don’t respond

1 decade ago by The Times

Scotland: home of tennis? Twenty years ago the suggestion would have been laughed out of court — clay, grass or...

Connacht a new animal ahead of derby date

1 decade ago by The Times

In three years the subtle changes at Connacht have produced pronounced results, but beating Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday...

Rockwell to meet Bandon Grammar in defence of Munster schools crown

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

Munster president Bertie Smith said that schools and age grade rugby are the lifeblood of the sport and he is encouraged by the continued increase in the numbers involved in both.

Ronan O’Gara linked with return to Irish rugby as part of Joe Schmidt's coaching team

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

With Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt yet to confirm a replacement for defence coach Les Kiss , rumours have circulated that Ronan O’Gara could be set for a return to Irish rugby.

Ulster Bank Junior Cup Semi-Final Draw

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

The semi-final draw for the Ulster Bank All-Ireland Junior Cup has been made. Former winners Enniscorthy have been drawn at home to Bangor, while Instonians host Clogher Valley in a mouth-watering all-Ulster...