Embarrassment of riches a ‘great headache’ for Munster’s Johann van Graan
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEvery coach claims to enjoy having an embarrassment of riches and Munster’s Johann van Graan is no different.
Munster’s Chris Farrell backs plan for life after Joe Schmidt
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMunster and Ireland centre Chris Farrell would have regarded the departure of Joe Schmidt as Ireland coach as a disaster for the game in this country — were it not for the fact that the New Zealander...
Jared Payne admits attitude often irked Joe Schmidt
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJared Payne admits he sometimes got on the wrong side of Joe Schmidt, due to the former Ulster and Ireland star’s relaxed attitude. But Payne has paid tribute to Schmidt’s attention to detail...
Nigel Carolan targeting double for Connacht in South Africa
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyConnacht assistant coach Nigel Carolan says his side are determined to fulfil their ambition of winning twice in South Africa when they take on Cheetahs this Saturday.
Ireland Men To Face 'Top Quality Opposition' In Dubai 7s Invitational
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Sevens coach Stan McDowell will depart for Dubai today with a 12-man squad ahead of the Dubai International Invitational tournament which takes place at the Dubai 7s this Friday and Saturday.
Irish Rugby TV: X7s Providing A Gateway To Rugby For Girls
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIn a week when two Ireland Women's Sevens teams are in Dubai, we take a look at the IRFU X7s which is proving to be a gateway into the sport for girls who want to try rugby, and also a pathway to success...
Burgess: Egos led to England’s 2015 World Cup crash
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyEngland became the first World Cup host nation to make a pool stage exit when they crashed out early in 2015.
Best backs Farrell to succeed as Ireland coach
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAndy Farrell will take over from current Ireland coach Joe Schmidt after next year’s World Cup in Japan.
Best: ‘Farrell makes it personal ...it’s impossible not to like him’
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland captain Rory Best has backed Andy Farrell to thrive as Ireland head coach, when he replaces Joe Schmidt after next year’s World Cup.
Man of steel Farrell will be relishing Ireland step-up
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe list of feats achieved by Ireland under the watch of Joe Schmidt might have been enough to send any hopeful successors to his position running swiftly in the opposite direction. Yet Andy Farrell has...
