5 players that impressed this weekend
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWe look at 5 players that impressed from the PRO12 and Aviva Premiership. Matt Banahan Bath were forced into a dog fight on Friday night, in a game full of broken play....
Neil Francis: Leinster's midfield generals could well be the Ireland centre partnership facing the All Blacks in Chicago
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHostilities resumed and an undercooked Munster side were outclassed but, importantly, were not overwhelmed. They couldn't look after the ball in contact and their vaunted back-row couldn't get any traction...
'I couldn't write my own name' - Cian Healy reveals how close he came to retirement in 2015
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster and Ireland star Cian Healy believed his rugby career was at an end last year when nerve damage left him unable to move his right hand.
Stuart Lancaster: 'You can't spend the rest of your life looking back and thinking what if'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt was a shock, not least to the bulk of the Leinster squad. Imagine their surprise on a Monday morning about five weeks ago, having just beaten Treviso in their opening match of the season, when head...
Nacewa's double sets up Leinster's 25-14 win over Munster
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionIsa Nacewa scored a couple of tries to set up Leinster's 25-14 win over Munster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin during the 2016-17 Pro12 clash on Saturday.
Leinster 'A' Warm Up For B&I Cup With Runaway Win
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster 'A' enjoyed a productive warm-up for their British & Irish Cup campaign at Donnybrook tonight, running in eight tries in a comprehensive 51-10 triumph over Ulster 'A'.
Leinster 'A' Warm Up For B&I Cup With Runaway Win
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster 'A' enjoyed a productive warm-up for their British & Irish Cup campaign at Donnybrook tonight, running in eight tries in a comprehensive 51-10 triumph over Ulster 'A'.
Ulster Bank League: Division 1A Review
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter a very eventful opening month in Ulster Bank League Division 1A, Old Belvedere have edged their way to the top of the table - closely followed by promoted Dublin University and one of the beaten...
Saturday's Top Performers
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday was an action packed day of rugby with many massive clashes around the world involving some of rugby's heavyweights. We take a look at the players who were the driving force behind their team's...
Ulster Bank League: Division 1B Review
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsDivision 1B leaders UL Bohemians needed a late penalty from Rick McKenna to seal a hard-fought 27-23 victory over a determined Galwegians side at Crowley Park today.
