O'Connell will have to move fast to stay afloat in the deep end
5 years ago by Irish IndependentAt 10.32am last Thursday a press release from the IRFU dropped into our inbox, announcing the appointment of Paul O'Connell to the Ireland coaching team. It had an interesting collection of quotes, seemingly...
Connacht’s Late Rally Not Enough As Munster Extend Lead
5 years ago by Irish Rugby News13-man Munster survived a frantic finish to this Guinness PRO14 top of the table clash to emerge as breathless 16-10 winners over Connacht at the Sportsground. A last-gasp match-winning try eluded the...
Bonus Point Reward For Leinster As Ulster Fall To First Defeat
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster reeled off three second half tries to pull clear of previously-unbeaten Ulster and register a 24-12 bonus point win. Check out the best photos from Friday’s action-packed interprovincial...
Four-Try Leinster End Ulster’s Winning Run
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster came good in the second half to claim a crucial 24-12 Guinness PRO14 bonus point win over previously-unbeaten Ulster at the RDS. Tries from Sean Cronin and Robbie Henshaw provided a big momentum...
Guinness PRO14 Preview: Connacht v Munster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsFresh from their historic away win over Leinster, Connacht are hoping to lower the colours of Munster, the team currently leading the race to qualify from Conference B for March’s Guinness PRO14...
Mike Haley on lockdown, lineouts and fantasy league
5 years ago by Rugby WorldMike Haley is flourishing in a conference-topping Munster team. Ahead of Saturday's Irish derby at Connacht, find out more about the full-back hoping for an Ireland recallCutting edge: Mike Haley wrongfoots...
Georgian International Lasha Jaiani Heads To The Premiership
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWasps have announced the signing of Georgian second-row Lasha Jaiani, who will join the club immediately. The 22-year-old was a regular starter for his country in the recent Autumn Nations Cup...
Guinness PRO14 Preview: Leinster v Ulster
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster have never lost successive home Guinness PRO14 matches at the RDS but face an in-form Ulster side that remain the last unbeaten team this season. An intriguing interprovincial derby awaits. GUINNESS...
Bealham, Dillane And O’Brien Boost Connacht Pack
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsConnacht head coach Andy Friend has made four changes to the team for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 tussle with provincial rivals Munster at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.35pm). After last week’s...
Munster Welcome Back Clermont Conquerors for Galway Trip
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith only two changes to the team that mustered a famous comeback victory in Clermont Auvergne, Munster have strengthened their selection significantly for Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 derby match against...
