Sam Burgess could have been great for Bath, Mike Ford insists
1 decade ago by The TimesMike Ford, the Bath head coach, has lamented the departure of Sam Burgess, stressing that the cross-code star could have...
Best And Pienaar On The Bench For Ulster
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsRory Best and Ruan Pienaar return to the Ulster squad to face the Newport Gwent Dragons in the GUINNESS PRO12 at Rodney Parade this Sunday (kick-off 2.30pm).
Dates and venues announced for Ireland's 2016 summer tour of South Africa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe dates and venues have been confirmed for Ireland’s three-test tour of South Africa next June.
Munster Include Earls And Murray For Edinburgh Clash
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsRugby World Cup returnees Conor Murray and Keith Earls will make their first Munster appearances of the season after being named in the team to face Edinburgh at BT Murrayfield on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm).
World Cup stars back in Munster side to face Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland stars Conor Murray and Keith Earls will make their first appearances of the season for Munster since retuning from World Cup duty as head coach Anthony Foley makes eight chances to the side that...
Venues Confirmed For Ireland Tour To South Africa
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe South African Rugby Union (SARU) have today confirmed the dates and venues for Ireland's three-Test 2016 summer Tour next June.
Humility, arrogance, scandal, a scapegoat - and another England sporting failure
1 decade ago by The TimesTake two winners. Over here we have the All Blacks, probably the greatest team to have played rugby. Over there...
Paul O’Connell reveals his plans for the next Lions Tour
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhile fallen Ireland captain Paul O’Connell fully intends on recovering from the hamstring injury that ended his World Cup and lining out for his new club Toulon, he believes a trip to New Zealand with...
Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Previews
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe latest round in Ulster Bank League Division 1A has some fascinating match-ups. There is a lot of interest in UCD's clash with defending champions Lansdowne, while new Young Munster boss David Corkery...
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Previews
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThree of the leading four teams in Division 1B are away from home on Saturday, with table toppers St. Mary's visiting UL Bohemians, second-placed Ballymena looking to bounce back at Buccaneers, and fourth-ranked...
