Brian O'Driscoll's tribute to Paul O'Connell makes rugby World Cup quotes of the tournament
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt has been one of the most memorable World Cups ever, with Japan's shock win over South Africa, England's failure to escape their group and the controversial call which killed off Scotland's semi-final...
Ulster Slot Cave And Jackson Into Starting Line-Up
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsDarren Cave and Paddy Jackson have been named in Ulster's starting line-up for the first interprovincial match of the season, against Munster at Thomond Park on Friday (kick-off 6pm), while fellow Ireland...
Munster Include Zebo And Ryan For Interpro Derby
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster head coach Anthony Foley has named his team for Friday's interprovincial clash with Ulster at Thomond Park (kick-of 6pm). Returning Ireland internationals Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan are included...
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has dig at Michael Michael Cheika ahead of World Cup final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFive All Blacks stalwarts can end their Test careers by cementing New Zealand's class of 2015 as rugby's greatest ever with World Cup glory.
Sam Burgess "didn't feel right" after World Cup as reports suggest he may quit rugby union
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBath head coach Mike Ford admits Sam Burgess "didn't quite feel right" after the World Cup, but is convinced he will remain a rugby union player.
Munster Sign Amorosino And Doyle On Short-Term Deals
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster Rugby have recruited the services of full-back Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino and flanker Sean Doyle on short-term contracts.
Munster have signed up two new players following retirement of Felix Jones
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster Rugby have recruited the services of fullback Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino and flanker Sean Doyle on short-term contracts.
Rugby will be the winner if All Blacks triumph
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentOn July 8, 2017, the All Blacks will complete a 3-0 whitewash of Warren Gatland's overhyped and out-played Lions.
Tight defence key to Cheika's plan to topple New Zealand
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn the build-up to Saturday's World Cup final there will be plenty made of the superstar attackers in the New Zealand and Australia line-ups.
'Federer of rugby' Carter closes in on crowning glory
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt is 16 months since Daniel William Carter turned out for Southbridge against Glenmark in a Canterbury Combined Country First Division play-off tie: the first known instance of a village rugby match capturing...
