Wilkinson awarded CBE
1 decade agoA year after stepping in to retirement, England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning hero Jonny Wilkinson stepped up to collect his CBE.The 36-year-old, who scored a high-pressure match-winning drop-goal in...
Cullen calls for patience as he looks to get campaign off to winning start
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeo Cullen is well aware of Wasps' European pedigree having been on the end of some of the English club's biggest victories during their glory days. The Leinster coach was on the pitch when Warren Gatland's...
Young Irish stars being held back by provinces
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe European Champions Cup opens this weekend and it could be over before it starts for Leinster; Munster will flatter to deceive; and Ulster mettle will be tested in France. The heady Heineken Cup days...
Heineken Cup for dummies
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntYes, Tank knows it’s now officially called The European Rugby Champions Cup, but he does not know a single person who does not still call it by it’s original name – The Heineken Cup! The basics,...
Update: Recent Draw and Competition Winners
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpWeâve been running a number of draws and competitions on Rugbydump over the past few months. There have been plenty of winners that we want to announce below. Heineken Cup Semi-Final Tickets Draw Congrats...
Ireland's call on Heaslip
1 decade agoThis Sunday Jamie Heaslip will lead Ireland into battle against an exciting Argentina side that stands between them and their first ever Rugby World Cup semi final.Ireland have been dealt major blows since...
Fears turn to tears of joy as 'Gazza' Madigan steps up
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentFor Johnny Sexton, it was the Heineken Cup semi-final against Munster in 2009. Ian Madigan's moment came last Sunday.
Video & Pics: A Memorable Day In Cardiff
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsFrom Heineken Cup wins for Munster in '06 and '08 and Leinster in '11, to Ireland's Grand Slam Triumph of '09, Cardiff's Millennium Stadium has played host to some magnificent days for Irish Rugby. We...
Kevin McLaughlin announces retirement
1 decade agoLeinster Rugby and the IRFU today announced that backrow Kevin McLaughlin is to retire from rugby on medical grounds. Having sustained a concussion in the opening Guinness PRO12 game...
Andy Goode retires from professional rugby
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England international Andy Goode has decided to retire from professional rugby after failing to recover from surgeries on injuries sustained prior to joining London Irish. Goode joined...
