"Arrogant and a laughing stock" - Clive Woodward in stinging attack on English rugby chiefs
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWorld Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has launched a stinging attack on English rugby following Sam Burgess' return to the South Sydney Rabbitohs, describing it as "embarrassing", "arrogant" and a...
Cullen hails Sexton's calming influence
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter two years away from his home province, Johnny Sexton made his return against Treviso last weekend and coach Leo Cullen has praised him for the immediate impact he has had on the players around him.
Lam expects 'tough battle' as Connacht look to keep pace
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentPat Lam his recalled his Irish international duo Robbie Henshaw and Nathan White to the starting XV as Connacht play host to the league's basement side, Treviso.
McKeon's 23 points make Eagles soar
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht struck for 26 unanswered points to claim a well-deserved victory over Leinster in a fast-moving 'A' Inter-provincial at Donnybrook last night.
Corkery faces former club Con in Cookies' Munster derby
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA win first time out for new Young Munster coach David Corkery was a dream start, but facing his former side Cork Con at Tom Clifford Park tomorrow (2.30pm) is an exciting prospect.
Reds eye Edinburgh four-timer
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster will bid to extend their winning run in Edinburgh to four games when they take on Alan Solomons' side at Murrayfield tomorrow afternoon.
Technology vital for game: Howlett
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster and All Black legend, Doug Howlett, who is now Rugby Corporate Ambassador for the province, says the relationship between technology and sport has come a long way since he first started out his...
Stade take on Top 14 leaders Clermont
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFrench champions Stade Francais will warm up for the Champions Cup with a tasty Top 14 clash with leaders Clermont Auvergne in Paris on Sunday.
David Wallace: CJ Stander will be huge hit for Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRugby went into overdrive last weekend - Munster took care of business in the first inter-pro of the season and New Zealand were simply awesome.
Standards set by Felix will be the target
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe dust has settled on the untimely early retirement of Felix Jones, and it would have been a difficult week for my former team-mate, writes David Wallace.
