'We love you JCterminator' – All Blacks make emotional graveside visit to former team-mate Jerry Collins
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMembers of the victorious New Zealand rugby squad made a touching visit to the graveside of their former team-mate Jerry Collins today on what would have been the Kiwi's 34th birthday.
'Toughest pool' will focus Cullen's mind
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThese are exciting if surreal times for Leo Cullen.
Foley banking on Thomond factor to boost Munster hopes
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAnthony Foley is unlikely to be short of stimulating material considering Munster's meek pool stage exit last season but the threat of old scars being re-opened by one of their great rivals in this tournament...
Schmidt will struggle to replace 'best in the world' kiss
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland boss Joe Schmidt will struggle to replace "one of the best defence coaches in the world" in Les Kiss, according to Rory Best.
Foley hoping Munster can resist Toulouse interest in Zebo
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster head coach Anthony Foley remains hopeful of keeping Simon Zebo at Thomond Park amid fresh interest from Toulouse, but concedes such speculation has become a part of daily life at the province.
Sam Burgess turmoil is all England’s fault, claims Bath owner Bruce Craig
1 decade ago by The TimesBath were left counting the cost yesterday of the effects of the England World Cup campaign on their relationship with...
Web Summit: Number of fans attending Rugby World Cup more than doubled in four years
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHead of the Rugby World Cup Alan Gilpin has said that attendances for matches and fan zones at this year’s tournament were twice that of its predecessor in New Zealand, while global television audiences...
Rory Best: Joe Schmidt will struggle to replace Les Kiss in Ireland backroom team
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland boss Joe Schmidt will struggle to replace "one of the best defence coaches in the world" in Les Kiss, according to Rory Best.
Video: Ex-Leinster star Jimmy Gopperth given three-week ban for flying punch
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has been handed a three-week ban after pleading guilty to striking Leicester's Mathew Tait on Sunday.
Halfpenny impressed by Welsh depth
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsLeigh Halfpenny is confident that Wales' World Cup performances have laid the foundations for an RBS 6 Nations title tilt.
