Sean O'Brien: If it was France last week I would have played
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCIAN Healy and Sean O'Brien haven't played international rugby for a cumulative total of 25 months; Jamie Heaslip has just endured the longest lay-off in a career hitherto virtually untroubled by injury.
O'Brien facing fitness race as Heaslip and Sexton return
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt is choosing from a considerably stronger squad for Ireland's St Valentine's Day meeting with France as Johnny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, Dave Kearney, Eoin Reddan and Cian Healy come into the equation.
Sean O'Brien facing fitness race as Jamie Heaslip and Johnny Sexton return for France crunch
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt is choosing from a considerably stronger squad for Ireland's St Valentine's Day meeting with France as Johnny Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, Dave Kearney, Eoin Reddan and Cian Healy come into the equation.
Ireland could welcome back Sean O’Brien for Six Nations against France
1 decade ago by The Guardian• O’Brien withdrew from game against Italy with hamstring strain• Jonathan Sexton, Jamie Heaslip, Rory Best, Cian Healy also fit• Six Nations 2015: talking points from the weekend’s rugby union...
Who to pick in your fantasy Six Nations XV
1 decade agoPropsFor Loosehead, with Cian Healy out injured Joe Marler looks to be the favorite to get into your side after such after a fine season with Quins. As for Tighthead Samson Lee was dominant in...
On this day two years ago, Zebo did this.
1 decade agoIn the first game of the 2013 6 Nations championship we were treated to a moment of genius from Simon Zebo who was able to control the ball with an audacious backheel which bounced kindly into...
Monday Round-Up
1 decade agoBoost for Schmidt: Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has been handed a timely boost ahead of next weekend’s opening round of Six Nations action, as news filters through of improvements in the fitness of...
O'Brien & Healy stay in Irish squad
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLeinster duo Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy remain in contention to feature in Ireland's two opening Six Nations games.
Paul Kimmage's 'medicalisation of rugby' suggestions did not sit well with Cian Healy
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSunday Independent columnist Paul Kimmage was on the Saturday Night Show last night to speak of his concerns for the sport of rugby and it did not sit well with Irish international Cian Healy.
O'Brien set for Six Nations return
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumSean O'Brien is on course to feature in the first half of Ireland's Six Nations title defence, according to coach Joe Schmidt, who also hopes Cian Healy will feature in the tournament
