Saracens’ problems reflect those of England with Irish shadow looming | The Breakdown
8 years ago by The GuardianIn their most challenging season this decade, Sarries face Leinster in the Champions Cup on Easter Sunday looking to do what Eddie Jones’ men could not – beat an Irish sideLast May, English rugby celebrated...
International Rugby Players' Body Moves To Dublin
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsStars of the international game, including Ireland's Jonathan Sexton and Jamie Heaslip, former All Black Conrad Smith and England 15s and Sevens player Rachael Burford, gathered in Dublin today as International...
Sexton credits Ireland's central contracts for helping give them an edge on England
8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJohnny Sexton says Ireland had a definite advantage over England and the rest of their Six Nations opponents this year.
Eddie Jones retains backing of RFU despite England’s dismal Six Nations
8 years ago by The Guardian• RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ by Six Nations results• Jones backed as coach after England finish fifth in tableEddie Jones retains the backing of the Rugby Football Union despite England’s fifth-place...
Ringrose Reflects On 'One Of The Best And Most Intense Weeks'
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFit-again centre Garry Ringrose praised the strength in depth of the Irish midfield ranks after playing a significant role in Saturday's Grand Slam-clinching victory over England at Twickenham.
Injured Jack Nowell and Billy Vunipola to spend longer on the sidelines
8 years ago by The Guardian• Exeter’s Nowell and Williams set to miss several more games• Saracens No 8 in ‘race against time’ for Champions Cup tieThe physical strain on England’s leading players shows little sign of...
Six Nations 2018: five unsung heroes of this year’s championship
8 years ago by The GuardianRory Best held Ireland together, England’s Chris Robshaw worked tirelessly and Sergio Parisse’s experience helped ItalyThe Ireland captain was asked after the grand slam victory whether Eddie Jones’s...
Over 1.3 Million Watch Ireland Win Grand Slam On TV3
8 years ago by Irish Rugby News'Grand Slam Saturday' proved a ratings winner on TV3 as 1,328,000 viewers watched Ireland's superb 24-15 victory over England at Twickenham where Joe Schmidt's men lifted the NatWest 6 Nations trophy....
Stade Français recruit former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer will join Top 14 strugglers Stade Francais ahead of next season as Director of Rugby and Head Coach of the Paris-based outfit. Meyer has signed a two-year contract...
Tuesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht sign Kyle Godwin from the Brumbies Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the signing of centre Kyle Godwin from Super Rugby side the Brumbies. The Zimbabwean born 25 year old...
