'Locals feel as if it's only the start of things' - Ronan O'Gara on atmosphere after Paris attacks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFormer Munster and Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara has described the 'surreal' atmosphere with has gripped Paris since the French capital was attacked by Islamic State terrorists last Friday leaving 129 people...
'Ulster are one of the best sides in Europe' - Saracens boss Mark McCall aiming for Kingspan win
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSaracens will take a giant stride towards the European Champions Cup quarter-finals if they beat Ulster in Belfast on Friday.
Michale Cheika names star-studded Barbarians side to face Argentina
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMichael Cheika has selected a stellar Barbarians team laden with international talent for Saturday’s exhibition against Argentina at Twickenham.
Leinster dealt another serious blow as Jack Conan breaks his foot in training
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster have been handed another injury blow with their Champions Cup hopes hanging by a thread after head coach Leo Cullen confirmed that Jack Conan will be sidelined for 10 weeks after breaking his...
IRFU Appoint Peter Smyth As Leinster Rugby Academy Manager
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe IRFU and Leinster Rugby are pleased to announce that Peter Smyth will be taking up the role of Academy Manager at Leinster Rugby.
Eddie Jones to be confirmed as England head coach in next 24 hours
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEddie Jones is expected to be confirmed as the next England head coach within the next 24 hours after he arrived in London today to finalise details of his contract with Rugby Football Union chief executive...
Video: Jonah Lomu's former school in powerful Haka tribute to All Blacks legend
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPupils from Jonah Lomu's former school performed a powerful Haka in tribute to the New Zealand legend who passed away from a cardiac arrest on Tuesday at the age of 40.
Injured Leinster Quartet 'Getting Close', But Conan Suffers Broken Foot
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAhead of Saturday's European Champions Cup match against Bath at the Recreation Ground, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen confirmed that several injured players could return for the crucial round 2 clash.
Ireland international Iain Henderson back to boost Ulster ahead of Saracens clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland forward Iain Henderson has amply recovered from a dislocated finger to be named in Les Kiss' Ulster side to face Saracens on Friday at the Kingspan Stadium.
Henderson Back For Ulster's Showdown With Sarries
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIain Henderson has returned from injury and will make his 50th Ulster appearance in Friday night's sold-out European Champions Cup clash with Saracens at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 7.45pm).
