Connacht Make Three Changes For Edinburgh Encounter
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht head coach Pat Lam has named his side to play Edinburgh at the Sportsground in the GUINNESS PRO12 on Saturday (kick-off 6.45pm). Following last weekend's win over the Ospreys, there are three...
Player Diary: Plenty of Blue interest in World Cup finale
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWell, unfortunately, I predicted it wrong three weeks ago. This isn't a diary giving a preview for Ireland's Rugby World Cup final.
The Big Interview: Darren Sweetnam - Ex-hurling star on verge of making big impact with oval ball
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentDarren Sweetnam did not bat an eyelid when he was given the opportunity to represent his county in front of 41,537 screaming fans.
Henderson: We paid the price for allowing Argentina to bully us
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIain Henderson has admitted that Ireland allowed Argentina to 'bully' them in their World Cup quarter-final defeat and that the players are now paying the price for that by having to watch the remainder...
Falcons still seeking first points
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentNewcastle Falcons are still looking for their first points of the season after going down 42-16 away to Northampton Saints in a game played at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer demands strong finish
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's the game no one wants to be involved in, but the penultimate contest of what has been a pulsating World Cup – tonight’s third-place play-off between South Africa and Argentina – has enough riding...
Henderson eager to soothe World Cup pain as he recovers from surgery
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe dust may seemingly be starting to settle on Ireland’s whimpering World Cup exit but the disappointment is still very much evident in the voice of Iain Henderson.
Doak braced for ‘physical’ test as Ireland players return for derby clash
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentInjuries may have deprived the season’s first inter-pro of some of its star quality but nevertheless there is plenty at stake at Thomond Park this evening (6.00pm).
Quinlan hails 'inspirational' Jones
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan paid tribute to the 'inspirational' Felix Jones who was this week forced to retire at just 28 from a neck injury.
Edinburgh to test attacking form
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht will tomorrow bid to enhance their best ever position at this stage of the season in the Pro12 by taking the scalp of an Edinburgh side who have edged clashes between them at the Sportsground.
