Oyonnax v Ulster Postponed
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsDue to the tragic events last night in Paris and the current period of national mourning in France, EPCR has decided to postpone this weekend's European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches scheduled...
Saili: I want to create a legacy at Munster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJust like every young boy in New Zealand, Francis Saili dreamed of one day following in the footsteps of Doug Howlett and becoming an All Black.
Pienaar to hit ground running in French test
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRuan Pienaar spent much of the World Cup as a peripheral figure in the South Africa squad. When first-choice scrum-half Fourie du Preez was made captain in the wake of the Japan defeat, the opportunities...
Lancaster lacked experience at top level
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBy common consent, Stuart Lancaster is one of the good guys. In his role as head coach to England he has been the proverbial workaholic, conscientious and diligent in everything he did in order to make...
Timmins 'hugely motivated' to shine
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster 'A' will be desperate to win back their British and Irish Cup title this season and they begin their quest to do so at Rotherham Titans this afternoon (2.0).
US date for Ireland and New Zealand
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe IRFU are set to confirm that Ireland will meet world champions New Zealand twice in three weeks next November.
Scottish have too much for Munster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLondon Scottish opened their British and Irish Cup campaign with a bonus-point win over Munster 'A' at the Athletic Ground.
Ulster pass Bristol test with straight A's
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentUlster 'A' opened their British and Irish Cup campaign with a resounding win over Bristol at a bitterly cold Kingspan Stadium last night to give coach Alex Codling's squad the ideal start ahead.
Tierney eager to experiment in Ireland’s first Autumn International
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe Ireland women’s team have been waiting long enough for their first Autumn International and this afternoon when they travel to the Stoop to take on England (3.0), coach Tom Tierney is eager to make...
Cullen calls for patience as he looks to get campaign off to winning start
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeo Cullen is well aware of Wasps' European pedigree having been on the end of some of the English club's biggest victories during their glory days.
