Foley seeks 'parish mentality'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAnthony Foley has called on the Munster supporters to help make Thomond Park an intimidating place to play again when Treviso arrive in Limerick this evening (5.15).
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.
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. The Leinster coach was on the pitch when Warren Gatland's...
Carolan goes with youth policy in B&I Cup opener
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFar away from Siberia where the senior team begin their Challenge Cup campaign, Connacht Eagles host Dragons Select in the more familiar and indeed warmer surrounds of the Sportsground this afternoon (2.30).
Ruan 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...
Paul O'Connell: Any player who wants to play for Ireland has no business playing abroad
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell says Irish players who want to play at the top level "have no business" plying their trade in France or for any other clubs outside of Ireland.
Leinster braced for Wasps to unleash Charles Piutau
1 decade ago by The TimesListening to Isa Nacewa list the merits of Charles Piutau before Wasps visit Dublin it became clear just how much...
Rory Best relishing Les Kiss effect on Ulster
1 decade ago by The TimesAfter an agonising two-point loss to Glasgow Warriors in the PRO12 semi-final last season, Rory Best got a phone call...
Munster call on BJ Botha to solve prop problem after World Cup winner extends stay
1 decade ago by The TimesBJ Botha starts this evening’s Champions Cup opener for Munster against Benetton Treviso after it was confirmed that the South...
‘Third division’ ground upsets Joe Hart but Roy Hodgson refuses to pitch in
1 decade ago by The TimesJoe Hart risked ridicule last night by blaming England’s defeat to Spain on the pitch at the José Rico Pérez...
