Leinster and Ulster dominate squad
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland have named a 27-strong squad for Thursday's match against the Barbarians at Thomond Park in Limerick. Leinster and Ulster players dominate, with Munster in the Pro12 final and Connacht...
Eoin Reddan: The Leinster players backed Matt O'Connor until the end
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster scrum-half Eoin Reddan has admitted that he was surprised by the province’s decision to part ways with Matt O’Connor last week.
Bok scrumhalf answers BaaBaas' call
1 decade ago by Rugby 365World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar has completed the Barbarians squad to face Ireland and England this week. The BaaBaas face Ireland at Thomond Park, Limerick, on Thursday (May 28)...
Munster and Glasgow book places in Guinness PRO12 final
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpGlasgow Warriors will play Munster in the final of the Guinness Pro12 at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast next weekend after both sides triumphed in two tantalising home semi-finals. The Warriors struck...
Visser thrilled to end on a high at Edinburgh
1 decade ago by Edinburgh Rugby newsOutgoing Edinburgh star Tim Visser believes scoring a try in his last appearance for the club was the perfect send off, despite going down to Leinster on the final day of the GUINNESS PRO12 regular season.
Ireland Women's Team Impress In Amsterdam
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsNew captain Lucy Mulhall led by example as the Ireland Women's Sevens team topped their pool in impressive fashion on the opening day of the Silver Pier tournament at the Amsterdam Sevens.
Best despondent after Ulster defeat
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsRory Best's nose bore the bloodied battle scars but the pain cut way deeper as he tried to explain Ulster's latest failure on such a big stage. "In terms of disappointment, this is right up there,"...
Baa-Baas send-off for Jennings as Macken leaves
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentShane Jennings was never one to go with the flow during his storied career, so signing off at Thomond Park while playing against Ireland might just appeal to the retiring Leinster hero.
Brian O'Driscoll criticises Leinster fringe players following Matt O'Connor departure
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThree-time Heineken Cup winner Brian O'Driscoll believes that Leinster's second tier players did not deliver for Matt O'Connor this season.
Legend Thorn hopes to delay farewell
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBrad Thorn will not be attempting to disguise his emotions when he finally calls time on a glittering 22-year career. The 40-year-old Leicester Tigers lock is surviving game by game at the moment,...
