Sexton Praises Schmidt And Best Ahead Of Aviva Stadium Send-Off
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJonathan Sexton says the Ireland squad are determined can give Joe Schmidt and Rory Best a winning Aviva Stadium send-off when they play in Saturday’s return match (kick-off 2pm). In addition to...
Residency rules under the spotlight as Jim and Andy get into it
6 years ago by Rugby DumpAfter a week that included the dropping of Ireland stalwart Devin Toner for South African import Jean Kleyn, who only just qualified on the three-year residency rule, foreign imports are naturally a huge...
Aki Aims To ‘Put Best Foot Forward’ In Japan
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing the disappointment of the previous week’s defeat to England, Ireland centre Bundee Aki felt last Saturday’s 22-17 win over Wales in Cardiff was a significant step in the right direction....
Schmidt: It Was A Very Narrow Decision, A Very Tough Call
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has admitted it was a tough call to leave Devin Toner out of his 31-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan. Since making his debut against Samoa in November...
Johnny Sexton & Bundee Aki
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsJohnny Sexton and Bundee Aki were on media duty today and spoke about the Rugby World Cup squad selection and the prospect of facing Wales at the weekend. The post Johnny Sexton & Bundee Aki...
‘You Never Take These Decisions Lightly – Joe Schmidt On The Squad
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Joe Schmidt spoke to the media today, the day after the announcement of the 31 man Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup. Speaking about the decision to omit Devin Toner he said, It...
Brilliant hands sets up first La Rochelle win under Ronan O'Gara
6 years ago by Rugby DumpLast year's beaten Top 14 finalists La Rochelle recorded their first win of the new season with a cagey performance at home to Stade Français. The hosts survived a late fightback from the Parisian side...
Ireland’s Tuesday Training Session
6 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe day after the Rugby World Cup squad announcement the Ireland players were back on the pitch as they prepare for the game against Wales on Saturday. Tickets for the final Guinness Series match in Aviva...
Springboks determined to avoid 'a sequel' by picking strong team to face Japan
6 years ago by Rugby DumpMeeting for the first time since the infamous 34-32 loss at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the Springboks will take on Japan in their own back yard on Friday in their final warm-up match ahead of the tournament....
Loann Goujon sent off for frustrated stamp on Richie Gray in the Top 14
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Top 14 season is well underway once again, with the second round of matches completed last weekend, and it hasn't taken long for the first red cards to be handed out.
