Veteran coach of two World Cup finals Eddie Jones backs All Blacks to pip Wallabies
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJapan’s World Cup coach Eddie Jones is tipping the All Blacks to defeat his native Australia by the narrowest of margins and retain the William Web Ellis Trophy in Saturday’s final.
London Irish to play Saracens in the US as Aviva Premiership takes a lead from NFL
1 decade ago by The TelegraphLondon Irish announce they will play 'home' game against Saracens in New Jersey next year
Ten Uncapped Players Named In Ireland Women's Squad
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland Women's squad to play England in a much-anticipated autumn Test at the Twickenham Stoop next month has been named.
New York to host London Irish's Aviva Premiership clash with Saracens
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLondon Irish will play their Aviva Premiership home game against Saracens this season in New York.
Australia star David Pocock reveals his secret Rugby World Cup inspiration - David Attenborough
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentDavid Pocock looked horrendous as he emerged for training on Tuesday morning: two purple shiners, a deep cut next to his right eye, and his nose wrenched out of its customary alignment.
Lacey To Referee RWC Bronze Final
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland's John Lacey has been appointed to referee the bronze final (third/fourth place play-off) of the Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Argentina.
Rugby World Cup final: Australia star David Pocock reveals his secret inspiration - David Attenborough
1 decade ago by The TelegraphAustralia's superb back-row watched films by the naturalist to wind down after Argentina win - and now wants to get the TV star a ticket for Saturday's final
English newspaper selects just TWO Irishmen in his XV for 2017 British and Irish Lions Tour
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSteve James believes just two Irish players will make the Test team when the tourists play New Zealand in two years time.
British & Irish Lions XV selected from Rugby World Cup by Sir Ian McGeechan
1 decade ago by The TelegraphIn pics: Sir Ian McGeechan, the former British & Irish Lions coach, picks just two Englishmen for the 2017 New Zealand tour
Foley may hold back Zebo and Ryan
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe World Cup was a distant memory for Irish players Simon Zebo and Donnacha Ryan as they returned to training in the wind and rain in Limerick yesterday morning.
