Ryan insists Thomond Park the ‘acid test’ for new Dragons
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyDragons new head coach Dean Ryan has described this afternoon’s Guinness PRO14 visit to Thomond Park as “a massive challenge”. His forwards coach, Ceri Jones, went a stage further in...
Wales have come smiling through a whirlwind
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyCovering the Wales rugby side is never dull, but the start of the team’s World Cup campaign in Japan saw them breach already lofty standards of controversy.
Cheika and Wallabies go to war with Cup chiefs
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyMichael Cheika picked a fight with the World Cup organisers yesterday over their banning of Reece Hodge, adamant that Australia had been singled out for special treatment.
‘Good beds, good wifi and good coffee’: The secrets to keeping Irish players happy in Japan
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyManoeuvring a 55-person touring party and more than 10 tonnes of equipment around Japan for a month-and-a-half through half a dozen transfers is not many people’s idea of time well spent but Ger...
New Zealand’s toughest opponent in next three weeks is New Zealand
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIt’s probably not a great surprise that All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has revealed he’s not a great lover of social media.
Gilroy double helps Ulster kick off PRO14 campaign with Ospreys win
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe home side also claimed tries from back-rower Greg Jones and full-back Matt Faddes, the new signing from New Zealand who crossed on his competitive debut for the Irish province.
Glasgow suffer heavy defeat to Cheetahs in PRO14 opener
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyGlasgow Warriors counted the cost of missing World Cup stars as their Guinness PRO14 campaign opened with a 48-14 defeat to the Cheetahs.
Iain Henderson On Reaching 50 Caps For Ireland
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIrish Rugby TV caught up with Iain Henderson after the Captain’s Run in Shizuoka today, on the eve of his 50th cap for Ireland. The 27-year-old Ulster star spoke about his memories of his first international...
McAllister Set To Make Competitive Debut For Connacht
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsProp Paddy McAllister will make his first competitive start in a Connacht jersey when the westerners travel to the Scarlets for the opening round of the GUINNESS PRO14 on Saturday (kick-off 5.15pm). McAllister,...
O’Byrne Hits Half-Century Mark For Munster
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Munster team has been announced for Saturday’s GUINNESS PRO14 opener against the Dragons in a cross-Conference clash at Thomond Park (kick-off 3pm). Billy Holland captains the side as the 34-year-old...
