Ireland v England: How softly-spoken Dubliner Jonathan Sexton became the finest fly-half in the world
1 decade ago by The TelegraphBilly Keane claims he can still hear the sound of his godson Johnny kicking a ball, thousands of times, against the back wall of his pub in Listowel. Some of the regulars would be faintly relieved when...
Hartley: I'm not an enforcer
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumDylan Hartley has distanced himself from being labelled an 'enforcer' and believes he has repaid Stuart Lancaster's faith in him. Hartley has missed virtually an entire year of his career with the...
Lancaster faith justified - Hartley
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsStuart Lancaster's decision not to drop Dylan Hartley for disciplinary problems has been justified by his England performances, according to the player. The Northampton prop was banned...
Kruis: Facing O'Connell is a dream
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumEngland lock George Kruis admits facing Paul O'Connell was a "distant dream" when he joined the legions of travelling fans watching Ireland's talisman lead the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour. Six...
Ireland's veteran warrior Paul O'Connell stands firmly in the way of England and Six Nations glory in Dublin
1 decade ago by The TelegraphTo get past Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, England have first got to get past Paul O’Connell. Not so much for what he is as a player, albeit a damn fine second-row forward, but...
NatWest Schools Cup 2014-15: Warwick the under-15 kings plot route to third successive championship
1 decade ago by The TelegraphUnder-15 NatWest Schools Cup kings Warwick are already through to the semi-finals – at Allianz Park on March 8 – for a third successive year, but must wait on the result between the delayed match...
Hammett not solely to blame - Hadley
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEx-Wales wing Adrian Hadley says Mark Hammett is not entirely to blame for Cardiff Blues' disappointing season. Director of rugby Hammett is to leave after just six months, BBC...
James Haskell is learning to become a DJ...but he remains focused on Six Nations glory with England against Ireland
1 decade ago by The TelegraphNothing should ever really be a surprise when it comes to James Haskell. But becoming a disc jockey? Yes, that really is his latest thing. “I’m trying to learn to DJ,” he confesses. ...
Leinster star Shane Jennings announces that he will retire at the end of the season
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThree-time Heineken Cup winner Shane Jennings has announced his intention to retire at the end of the season.
The rugby team that forgot how to win
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsHaving a bad day at work? Spare a thought for London Welsh. It's freezing mid-February and the Exiles are still seeking their first win of a season which began in the late summer warmth of September. ...
