Trio In The Running For Munster Player Of The Year Award
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe 2015 Munster Rugby Awards, in association with the Irish Independent, will take place at the Maryborough Hotel in Cork on Thursday, April 30. The nominations for Senior Player and Academy Player of...
Halfpenny relishing club battle with Toulon
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyLeigh Halfpenny has kicked under intense pressure in a British & Irish Lions jersey, but admits the passion of Toulon's European semi-final clash against Leinster reminded him of the most demanding...
'Gutted my season is over' - Leinster star Fergus McFadden to miss end of campaign
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentLeinster's Fergus McFadden will play no further part for his province this season after it was confirmed the versatile back suffered a hand injury in yesterday's defeat to Toulon.
McFadden's Season Is Over Due To Fractured Thumb
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster head coach Matt O'Connor has this afternoon issued a squad update ahead of next Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 showdown with Ulster, and there was bad news for international winger Fergus McFadden.
McFadden's Season Is Over Due To Fractured Thumb
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsLeinster head coach Matt O'Connor has this afternoon issued a squad update ahead of next Friday's GUINNESS PRO12 showdown with Ulster, and there was bad news for international winger Fergus McFadden.
Former Leinster outhalf who retired after losing vision in one eye to make Barbarians debut
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe story of former Leinster outhalf Ian McKinley is a truly inspirational one.
Delon Armitage a doubt for Champions Cup final after reported hand break
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Delon Armitage could be out for four to six weeks• Matt Giteau calls on Toulon to improve before final• Toulon 25-20 Leinster (aet)Delon Armitage is a doubt for European Rugby Champions Cup final...
Connacht Injury List Grows Ahead Of Glasgow Game
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsFollowing a short break, Connacht return to GUINNESS PRO12 action next Saturday when current leaders Glasgow Warriors visit the Sportsground in Galway (kick-off 1.05pm).
A look back at the only other European Cup semi-final to go to extra-time
1 decade agoAfter witnessing a highly competitive 100 minutes of Rugby between Toulon and Leinster yesterday we look back at what was an amazing game of Rugby between Cardiff Blues and Leicester in 2009. In what is...
Some talking points from the weekend’s European Rugby
1 decade agoWere Leinster and Saracens brave enough?Both Leinster and Saracens both fought valiantly before losing to Toulon and Clermont but could they have booked a place in the final if they had adopted a...
