Hall Of Fame Honours For O'Gara
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsRonan O'Gara will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Irish Rugby Players' Awards taking place in Dublin on May 4th. The iconic Munster Ireland and Lions fly-half will join an illustrious group of...
Italian teams better off in second tier
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was crucial that Dragons beat Gloucester to reach the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup last weekend, but the Pro12 still only has one representative left in European competition, writes David Wallace.
David Wallace: Big three at the back will be key leaders
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's fantastic to see Keith Earls and Simon Zebo back on form coming into the run-in, where every game is a must-win, writes David Wallace. They are two of the main leaders in the backline, and they were...
Green shoots from spring lift Irish hopes
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe Six Nations ended on a high for Ireland - they slowed up a bit towards the end against Scotland but it was a positive display, writes David Wallace.
David Wallace: Ireland youngsters give hope after England loss
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's never a nice feeling to leave Twickenham in defeat, but there were a few highlights from an Irish perspective and a lot of them focused on the newer members of the squad, writes David Wallace.
Wallace urges caution in Ireland revolution
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe championship may have been derailed but Munster and Ireland legend David Wallace has warned that attempting too much transition could stall Ireland's recovery.
Home-grown talent coming forward again
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentA really encouraging aspect of the weekend was 22 of the 23 Munster players that played against Glasgow were born in Ireland, writes David Wallace.
Plenty of twists left in greatest Pro12 season
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis is definitely the most competitive Pro12 season ever and with Connacht continuing to win, it has added another team to the mix around the top, writes David Wallace.
Player drain means future looks bleak
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBetween the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup there are just two Pro12 sides left in Europe, and it doesn't look good from the league's point of view, writes David Wallace.
Munster must review pathway to senior side
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's time for a review of Munster Rugby after their third defeat in a row in the pool phase of the Champions Cup, writes David Wallace.
