Ireland women hand nine players international debuts in narrow defeat to England
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA late, late try helped England to an 8-3 victory over Tom Tiernan's Six Nations champions in Ireland's first ever autumn international, at the Twickenham Stoop.
'I'm not interested in England job' - Warren Gatland rubbishes reports
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales head coach Warren Gatland has dismissed reports claiming he might consider an approach to become Stuart Lancaster's potential England successor.
Shades of All Black magic in Aaron Mauger's revolution at Leicester Tigers
1 decade ago by The TelegraphThe Tigers' thrilling win over Stade Francais showed their new head coach Aaron Mauger is already making his mark, writes Sir Ian McGeechan
'Our squad won't be daunted by Leinster' - Wasps' rugby director Dai Young
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWasps' rugby director Dai Young insists his squad will not be daunted when they take on Leinster in Dublin in the Champions Cup on Sunday.
All Black legend Dan Carter reveals how he could have ended up playing for Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJust a few weeks after leaving the rugby world salivating with his heroics in the Rugby World Cup final, Dan Carter is promoting his autobiography and it reveals how he came very close to a move to Ireland.
'We are all okay thank God but other families are not so lucky' - Ronan O'Gara safe in Paris
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland and Munster legend Ronan O'Gara to reassure concerned followers that he and his young family are safe.
'Sam Burgess' decision to quit union is a kick in the teeth for team mates' - George Ford
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFly-half George Ford has described Sam Burgess' decision to quit rugby union as a "bit of a kick in the teeth" for his Bath and England team-mates.
Ulster's game with Oyonnax has been postponed in light of Paris terror attacks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster's Champions Cup with Oyonnax has been postponed following the terrorist attacks in Paris which have left 127 people dead.
Connacht brave -20C temperatures to record bonus-point win in Siberia
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht had to pull out all the stops to secure a five-point success against Russian minnows Enisei-STM befire ultimately securing a 31-14 success.
England XV for 2019 World Cup
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster's legacy means England are likely to head into the 2019 World Cup without the need for a major rebuild. Daniel Schofield picks his starting XV for the Japan showpiece
