Guinness PRO12 2014/2015: Round 17 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogCardiff Blues vs Connacht First up we have Cardiff hosting the men from the West of Ireland. Cardiff will be looking to build on their win over Edinburgh last weekend. They’ve made six changes to...
World-class Sexton just as good as Carter, says Payne
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumJonathan Sexton is currently the best fly-half in the world and would be a match for Dan Carter in his prime, according to Ireland's New Zealand-born centre Jared Payne. Sexton has been instrumental...
Lam's men set to smash records
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentTiernan O'Halloran has urged Connacht to build on last week's stunning win and notch a second success in a row on Welsh soil when they take on Cardiff Blues in the Arms Park this evening.
Connacht's Champions Cup charge confronts its toughest test yet
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCONNACHT'S charge for a Champions Cup berth will have to overcome a renowned foe in Wales this weekend but their historic blackout in Cardiff may be aided by the return of an All Black.
Johnny O'Connor: Now let's stay on top of it all and push on
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's a critical point of the season now - Connacht have re-opened the six-point lead over the chasing pack and they are where they want to be with a crucial game against Cardiff Blues this evening.
Jonathan Sexton is world class and just as good as Dan Carter, says Ireland team-mate Jared Payne
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNew Zealand-born Jared Payne, a revelation for Ireland at centre and newly-naturalised citizen of the Emerald Isle, has paid team-mate Jonathan Sexton the ultimate compliment by suggesting that the fly-half...
'Ireland can't count on their past glories in Wales'
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIreland cannot afford to base their Six Nations Grand Slam bid on the "past glories" of the 2009 clean sweep, according to Tommy O'Donnell. O'Donnell watched Ireland's Grand Slam triumph six years...
Warburton fit for Wales v Ireland
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wales captain Sam Warburton will be fit in time to play for his country in the Six Nations showdown against Ireland in Cardiff on March 14, assistant coach Rob Howley said Thursday. The flank was forced...
Six Nations 2015: Sam Warburton will be fit for Wales against Ireland
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Captain will lead side in Cardiff after recovering from knee injury• Referee change announced as Steve Walsh pulls out of duties Continue reading...
Connacht v Cardiff Blues
1 decade agoAs Connacht take on Cardiff Blues in Wales on Friday night we look at the reverse fixture at the Sportsground in October in what was a thrilling game which ended in a 24-24 draw. With 10 minutes to go...
