Amorosino and Doyle to boost Foley's options
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJones won 13 caps for Ireland and was in the match-day squad throughout this year's Six Nations win, but he missed out on the World Cup squad despite scoring a try in the opening warm-up game against Wales.
Lomu fears Aussie back-row
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAll Black legend Jonah Lomu fears David Pocock and Michael Hooper will give Australia a critical edge at the breakdown in Saturday's World Cup final.
McGrath welcomes 'expansive' style
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLuke McGrath has welcomed the return of Leinster's expansive game-plan and has praised the influence of the new-look coaching team.
Munster eye up Ulster flanker as Felix Jones forced to retire
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentMunster's season has been dealt yet another significant blow with the news that Felix Jones has been forced to retire due to a neck injury.
Richard Cockerill upset by England claiming Ben Youngs fit to play
1 decade ago by The TimesRichard Cockerill, the Leicester Tigers director of rugby, expressed his frustration yesterday at England’s handling of the ankle injury that...
Move to France spelt danger for Johnny Sexton
1 decade ago by The TimesIreland’s World Cup hopes were always tied to the fitness of Johnny Sexton, but did it all go awry when...
Sam Burgess may quit union after taking time away
1 decade ago by The TimesThe great Sam Burgess experiment in rugby union may be over. Burgess is taking a fortnight off work from Bath...
Alan Solomons tells squad to step up or lose out
1 decade ago by The TimesWith the World Cup drawing to a close and the internationals who took Scotland to the quarter-finals on the brink...
England's Sam Burgess given time out by Bath to consider future in rugby union
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentEngland centre Sam Burgess has reportedly been given time off by Premiership club Bath to consider his future in rugby union as he ponders a return to rugby league.
'I'm totally crazy... a total nutter' - Heyneke Meyer on wanting to stay on as Springbok boss
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHeyneke Meyer has branded himself "a total nutter" for wanting to continue as South Africa boss after the World Cup.
