Example of Burgess proves league stars struggle to make conversion to union
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFor most here it will pass under their rugby radar, but I find it particularly disappointing news that Sam Burgess will no longer be seen playing the 15-a-side version.
Munster aiming to continue impressive run
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConor Murray and Keith Earls both return to boost Munster but Anthony Foley won't need any reminding of the threat that Edinburgh pose.
IRFU confirm next year's summer tour games against Springboks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe IRFU have confirmed the details of Ireland's first tour of South Africa since 2004
Kearney injury sours Leinster's narrow victory
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster ended league leaders Scarlets' six-game unbeaten start to the season at the RDS last night but it came at a cost as they lost Rob Kearney after just 23 minutes with a hamstring injury.
Marshall wary of Ulster's travel sickness
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter last week's defeat to Munster, Ulster's winless run on the road now stretches back to April.
Hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup would lift all Irish sports
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentI know that the IRFU have been carefully planning their bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023, and after witnessing how the competition was such a success in England I'm more convinced than ever that...
Henshaw back with bang to send Connacht top
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRobbie Henshaw crowned his return to Connacht by scoring the try which sent them on their way to equal their best winning run when they chalked up their fifth success in-a-row to go top of the table.
Ireland crop return to Munster XV
1 decade ago by The TimesEarlier this week Anthony Foley, the Munster coach, refused to publicly concede how close he was to identifying his first-choice...
Sam Burgess is running away at the first sign of turbulence
1 decade ago by The TimesSo, Sam Burgess is off back to Sydney, rugby league and the Rabbitohs. Will Greenwood and Sonny Bill Williams are...
Talks about Sam Burgess return began hours after defeat
1 decade ago by The TimesSam Burgess began to thrash out plans for a return to the South Sydney Rabbitohs just hours after England were...
