'At the moment, hurling is sexy and everyone wants to play it' - How Limerick's success is damaging Munster rugby
5 years ago by Irish IndependentLast month, shortly after the final whistle had sounded in Croke Park and Limerick reclaimed the All-Ireland hurling crown, Munster began their Champions Cup campaign at home to Harlequins with just two...
Rory Best dips his toe into coaching with Ulster A in win over Leinster
5 years ago by Irish IndependentRory Best has become the latest former Ireland international to dip his toe into the coaching world, as he was part of Ulster A's backroom team for today's clash against their Leinster counterparts.
Jonny Wilkinson's iconic performance that ripped Ireland apart in 2002
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBack in 2002 Jonny Wilkinson demonstrated his world class skillset with a scintillating performance against Ireland in the Six Nations at Twickenham.
O'Driscoll picks his Ireland team to face Wales
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has urged Ireland to pick Tadhg Beirne in the Six Nations opener against Wales next month while also included nine Leinster players in the XV. Brian...
Connacht’s Game Against Ospreys Moved To Sunday Week
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsPRO14 Rugby can confirm that two further games will take place next week with Connacht entertaining the Ospreys, and the Scarlets facing Cardiff Blues. This day week (January 22), the Guinness PRO14 round...
Probables v Possibles on paper shows good options for Farrell
5 years ago by Irish IndependentApart from today's 'A' fixture between Ulster and Leinster, there are no rugby matches on the island of Ireland this weekend. We do have Munster v Leinster to look forward to next Saturday, but perhaps...
'It would defeat the entire ethos of the Lions' - Willie John McBride warns against ‘disgrace’ of home tour
5 years ago by Irish IndependentThe board of the Lions has been warned that the heritage and ethos of the tourists will be "damaged for ever" if the tour of South Africa this year is switched to the UK and Ireland.
Henderson welcomes O'Connell to Ireland fold as O'Toole gets 'A' shot
5 years ago by Irish IndependentPaul O'Connell has already reached out to the leading lineout figures in the Ireland squad to begin his work as forwards coach.
Liam Williams to miss Wales vs Ireland in Six Nations
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScarlets' Liam Williams is set to miss the first round of Wales’ Six Nations campaign after being banned for three games following his red card while playing for the Scarlets against Cardiff...
Rugby Rant: Give props their due in World Rugby awards
5 years ago by Rugby WorldIt’s time bigger blokes got awards nods from the game's governing body, writes Russ PettyBig engine: Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong (Inpho)Rugby Rant: Give props their due in World Rugby awards HOW MANY...
