It's been fun, but the real stuff starts now . . .
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSo after a summer of stewing on 'what ifs', of changes behind the scenes and of 25 World Cup call-ups, the question was: what would Leinster HQ look like come the first of July and the start of pre-season?
New coaching set-up can bring us back to where we belong after lost years
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSince the news broke that Leo Cullen had officially taken over as head coach, there has been plenty of discussion on how this will affect Leinster's chances of returning to the top.
Bowe And Trimble To Line Out For Ulster
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland international wingers Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble will start for Ulster in the province's pre-season game against Edinburgh at Goldenacre on Friday night (kick-off 6.30pm).
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland head coach Joe Schmidt names the team to play Wales in the GUINNESS Summer Series and answers questions on the selection, while scrum half Conor Murray talks about 'feeling fresh' ahead of his...
Munster Make Nine Changes For Visit Of London Irish
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster head coach Anthony Foley has named his side to face London Irish in the Kearys Renault Series at Irish Independent Park on Friday night (kick-off 7pm).
Nacewa, D'Arcy And Bent Included In Leinster Line-Up
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIsa Nacewa has been handed his first start since returning to Leinster, featuring at full-back against Moseley RFC at Donnybrook on Friday (kick-off 7.30pm). Head coach Leo Cullen has made ten changes...
Nacewa, D'Arcy And Bent Included In Leinster Line-Up
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIsa Nacewa has been handed his first start since returning to Leinster, featuring at full-back against Moseley RFC at Donnybrook on Friday (kick-off 7.30pm). Head coach Leo Cullen has made ten changes...
Luke Fitzgerald in new look midfield as Paul O'Connell set for Irish finale on home soil
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJoe Schmidt has handed Luke Fitzgerald a chance to impress at outside centre after he paired the Leinster flyer alongside Robbie Henshaw in a new look midfield to play Wales on Saturday.
Ireland Team Announced For Wales Clash
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland coaching team have announced the starting line-up for Saturday's GUINNESS Summer Series showdown with Wales at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 2.30pm). Paul O'Connell returns to captain the side...
Ireland Team Annoucement Live
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe Ireland team for the second game of the GUINNESS Summer Series will be announced live on IrishRugby.ie. Tune in at 1.50pm as head coach Joe Schmidt unveils the team to play Wales on Saturday at the...
