Van der Flier: Dangerous Warriors will be a 'handful'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe physical stakes have never been higher in world rugby and the increased demands placed on the body have been the biggest difference Josh van der Flier has noticed since establishing himself with Leinster.
Time to bounce back after a bad week all round
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales was not a happy hunting ground last weekend - it was a tough day at the office over in Llanelli for Leinster and for Ireland in Cardiff. It also showed that a lot can change in the space of a week...
Stand-out club player sees bright times ahead in pro game
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAs he continues to fight for his place at Munster, Matt D'Arcy is using the Ulster Bank League as the platform to sharpen his skills.
It's time to beat the Ospreys - McKeon
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht No 8 Eoin McKeon is hoping to finally shake that losing feeling when he gets to walk away from the Liberty Stadium tomorrow.
Wicklow boys and girls get their blitzes underway
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was a great morning's rugby in Ashtown Lane when Wicklow RFC Girls hosted their near neighbours, Seapoint RFC, at U8 and U10 levels last weekend.
Enniscorthy spearhead push for Cup glory
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentComing up with new competitions in a crowded calendar is far from easy but the IRFU hit the jackpot when they set up the All Ireland Junior Cup in 2005.
Yet another meltdown from France
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was another wake-up call for French rugby last weekend when the All Blacks knocked them out of the World Cup at the Millennium Stadium writes Johnny O'Connor.
Ireland stars help make Seapoint Disability Tag event a big success
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSeapoint RFC recently hosted the opening round of the Disability Tag Rugby season.
Falcons floored by poor start
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA disastrous opening half proved costly for Newcastle Falcons as they went down at home on the opening weekend of the Premiership.
All welcome at first Q&A of season at Laighin Out supporters' bar tonight
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoin us post-match tonight in The Laighin Out supporters' bar for our first Q&A of the new season. The bar is the clubhouse for the Official Leinster Supporters Club (OLSC) and is located under the clock...
