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Jake Ball manages a laugh at BBC name error

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Wales lock fears he may never hear the end of his new BBC-appointed surname…

O’Connell believes squad depth crucial to Irish success

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Captain Paul O’Connell believes that Ireland’s win at the weekend was due not only to having depth in the squad, but also all members of the squad knowing their roles.

Connacht's Henshaw relishing the international arena

1 decade ago by Connacht Rugby Official

Connacht's Robbie Henshaw admits it took him a while to get used to the physicality of South Africa before the centre starred in Ireland's momentous victory at the Aviva Stadium.

Munster recruit a new centre

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Munster have signed South African player Pat Howard on a three-month contract, to provide cover in the centre.

Munster Sign Young Centre Howard

1 decade ago by Irish Provincial Rugby News

Western Province centre Patrick Howard is set to join Munster Rugby on a three-month contract. The 22-year-old South African will join the province later in the month subject to passing the normal medical...

Zebo Reflects On Winning Start To GUINNESS Series

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Winger Simon Zebo insists Ireland can mix it with the best teams in the world after their commanding 29-15 victory over South Africa on Saturday.

Schmidt: O'Connell has got 'mana'

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Schmidt has admitted he cannot fathom the debt Ireland owe lock Paul O’Connell for continuing to clatter his body through Test skirmishes.

Women's All-Ireland League Round-Up

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Old Belvedere continued to assert their dominance in Women's All-Ireland League Division 1 with a superb seven-try win over a talented Railway Union side this afternoon. Kate Rowan brings us a full round-up.

Matfield: 'Credit to the Irish' for putting us under pressure

1 decade ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Victor Matfield has challenged South Africa to heed their World Cup “wake-up call” after a 29-15 defeat in Ireland.

In Pics: Ireland 29 South Africa 15

1 decade ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland began the GUINNESS Series in winning fashion by beating a highly-rated South African side at the Aviva Stadium. Check out some of the best action shots from Saturday's game.